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“Adolescents who grow up encapsulated in privilege develop a naïve understanding of American meritocracy.”…

The pandemic’s public health emergency ended in May, but with limited guidelines on best practices, disability groups making anniversary plans have struggled with uncertainty and a desire for normalcy.

Some women were prosecuted for smoking marijuana before they even knew they were expecting.

Nine U.S. cities have more than 1 million people at risk of having to endure an extra 8 degrees, thanks to the heat island effect.

Data is a powerful tool in addressing contemporary challenges, but current consent models don’t go far enough to align with community expectations and protect vulnerable populations.

For Indigenous Buryat nomadic herders in the Russian part of Central Asia, life would be far more difficult without the Buryat cow.The disappearance of this emblematic animal would mean the violation of their rights ……

Menstrual or period poverty is a major contributor to gender inequity on a global scale. We caught up with the team behind Qrate, which is on a mission for menstrual justice.

For decades, our country has invested in creating a more diverse STEM workforce by launching efforts that increase the representation of women and …

Obese children outnumber underweight ones globally, and ‘social determinants’ in kids’ lived environments play a fundamental role. Obesity in kids can lead to a lifetime of poor health.

The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is for anyone experiencing suicidal thoughts, emotional distress, substance abuse issues or mental health problems.

Everybody, it seems, welcomes the arrival of new restaurants, cafés, food trucks and farmers markets. What could be the downside of fresh veggies, homemade empanadas and a pop-up restaurant specializing…

It should go without saying that families who embark on philanthropy together have good intentions—to give back to  communities where families live and have made their wealth, to make a…