Virtual mental health care skyrocketed during the pandemic and has stayed popular. Is this the new norm?
Hers looks at the increased popularity of telemental health care since the…
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New study shows that self-compassion can successfully benefit weight loss plans
Hers reports on how important self-compassion is to successful weight loss…
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These states have the highest-quality home health agencies, according to patients
Vivian Health visualized data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to identify states with the highest-rated home health…
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New research suggests a beneficial link between erectile dysfunction medication and heart health
Hims reports on a new study that looks at the effects of taking erectile dysfunction medication on the risk of cardiovascular…
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New study finds that brain structure changes cyclically throughout the menstrual cycle
Guava Health reports on a study that focuses on the relationship between hormonal health and brain…
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Teen mental health is in crisis in the US, and schools are ill-equipped to help
Sandstone Care analyzed data from the Institute of Education Sciences to see how American high schools are faring in providing mental health…
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Try adding these 10 healthiest snacks for weight loss into your daily food plan
Hers rounded up 10 healthy snacks that can help with weight loss goal, based on…
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10 states that will likely face the most financial losses from climate change
SmartAsset assesses the financial risk for states due to potential natural disasters and weather events such as tornadoes, flooding and…
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8 emerging uses for medical cannabis
Stacker identified eight medical conditions where cannabis may be beneficial, either by lessening symptoms or treating the underlying medical…
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Car manufacturers with the highest overall fuel economy in 2023
The General examined EPA data to see which car manufacturers had the highest overall fuel economy in 2023 and how it’s changed over…
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More women than ever are being diagnosed and treated for ADHD, which has long been considered a predominately male condition
Charlie Health examines the gender-based disparities in the diagnosis and treatment of ADHD. …
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Only half of Gen Z say they are thriving, less than millennials at the same age
Wysa analyzed data from Gallup to see how Americans of different generations are faring when it comes to their mental…
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When does car insurance cover hail damage?
Cheap Insurance explains when auto coverage for hail damage kicks in and how to file a…
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Not ready to jump into a hybrid or electric car? Here's everything you need to know about partial zero emission vehicles
Edmunds explains how partial zero emission vehicles may help put more zero emissions vehicles on the…
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As storm season approaches, is your county a target for hail damage in 2024?
Roof Gnome ranked U.S. counties that are most at risk of hail damage in 2024 according to data from the Federal Emergency Management…
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How much do prices for health services vary within a city?
Care Better used its database, based partly on Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services data, to see how prices for the same services vary within a…
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With an urban design mimicking natural forests, Colombia's second-largest city cools dramatically in just three years
Reasons to be Cheerful explains how “green corridors” that mimic natural forests are driving down a Colombian city’s…
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The most water-intensive crops and meat
Findbusinesses4sale used data from the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences to break down the 10 products that require the most water.…
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A small town passed a one-of-a-kind sustainability plan. Now, they have to get creative to fund it
The Daily Yonder reports on how a lack of resources to secure federal funds could threaten the success of a rural community’s sustainability…
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A ranch, rewilded: The successful transformation of California's next state park through floodplain restoration
Reasons to be Cheerful reports on floodplain restoration in California’s Central Valley as climate change intensifies both flooding and…
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1 in 4 Americans are physically inactive. Here's how that impacts you as you age.
Northwell Health partnered with Stacker to analyze CDC data about Americans’ physical activity levels and how they vary by…
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Charging toward net zero: The environmental factors electric vehicles don't fix
CoPilot analyzed academic studies and federal and news sources to illustrate America’s uphill battle to electrify…
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As ticks spread, the US is getting smart about reporting infections and seeing the true extent of Lyme disease
Grist finds that a revised CDC reporting system led to a 70% increase in reported cases of Lyme disease, but experts say more can be…
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States where syringe exchanges are most prevalent
Ophelia examined data from the North American Syringe Exchange Network to see which U.S. states have the most syringe services programs per…
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Washers and dryers are about to get a whole lot more efficient
Grist reports on new governmental guidelines that will save people $2.2 billion a year in utility costs and eliminate 71 million tons of…
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Americans' love of trucks is offsetting overall vehicle efficiency gains
The General used data from the Environmental Protection Agency to see how cars and trucks have become more efficient over…
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As America grows more diverse, so does the need for bilingual substance use counselors
Counseling Schools examined data from the National Substance Use and Mental Health Services Survey to better understand care gaps for non-English…
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5 of the rarest astronomical events—and when you'll next see them
Stacker consulted scientific articles and news reports to find out about five of the rarest astronomical events and when they’ll next…
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The environmental impact of smartphones—and what the industry is doing to make them more sustainable
Using reports and memos, Visible partnered with Stacker and looked into the environmental impact of smartphones and how the industry is looking to…
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Does your heart beat faster when you stand or sit up? Learn the symptoms of postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome
Guava Health explains the symptoms and effects of postural orthostatic tachycardia…
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Fewer people are enrolling in RN-to-BSN programs. Here's what that means for the future of nursing.
Vivian Health examined data from the American Association of Colleges of Nursing to see what’s behind the decline in nursing school…
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These were the biggest sources of stress for Americans last year
Wysa looked at survey data from the American Psychological Association to see which issues are creating the most stress for…
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25 of the best places to see the solar eclipse across the US
Stacker compiled a list of ideal places to view the total solar eclipse using data from the North Carolina Institute for Climate…
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Why most Americans who need substance use disorder treatment don't get it
Counseling Schools analyzed the 2022 National Survey on Drug Use and Health to highlight the most common barriers to care for adults seeking…
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Is your roof ready for solar energy in 2024?
Roof Gnome compared U.S. cities on the solar viability of their roofs, potential solar energy production, and projected financial and environmental…
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Is social media fueling youth mental health crisis? Here's what the data shows
Charlie Health looks at how social media can cause negative effects on youth mental health and offers tips for how to manage usage.…
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Commonly misunderstood and stigmatized, personality disorders affect an estimated 15% of American adults. Here's what to know
Charlie Health takes a closer look at the data that separates myth from fact about personality…
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New research finds young gun violence survivors experience lasting physical and mental trauma
As firearms become the top cause of child deaths in the U.S., Northwell Health examined the impact of gun violence on young…
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Most common settings for foodborne outbreaks in the US
FoodReady used data from the CDC to explore the most common settings that facilitated foodborne illnesses in the U.S. from 2009 to…
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States where the most people are receiving substance use treatment
Ophelia mapped and analyzed the number of patients in substance use facilities per capita across the U.S., using SAMHSA survey…
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The house of the future will be recyclable: Introducing the first affordable, bio-based 3D-printed house
Reasons to Be Cheerful takes a closer look behind an enormous 3D printer turning natural materials into sustainable, carbon-sequestering…
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These US counties are most vulnerable to tornado damage
With tornado season—March to June—upon us, Roof Gnome ranked 2024’s most vulnerable counties for tornado…
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The land trust helping India's 'slum-dwelling' women design climate-resilient homes
Next City looks at how, amid soaring temperatures and floods, women in India’s cramped informal settlements are replacing their homes with…
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The impact of social media on the mental health of Gen Z
Many Gen Zers don’t remember life before social media. Sandstone Care used McKinsey data to get a global view of its impact on their mental…
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Is there gender bias in mental health care? Here's what the data shows
Charlie Health examined data that highlights how gender bias affects mental health care, from treatment to…
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The Portland airport's astonishing new roof tells a local timber story
Reasons to Be Cheerful looks at a massive airport project in southwestern Oregon, a years-long deep dive into sustainable forestry that used only…
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Across the country, houses of worship are going solar
Grist dives into a federal rule that makes it easier for churches, synagogues, and mosques to install solar panels on…
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Margaret Morse Nice thought like a song sparrow and changed how scientists understand animal behavior
The Conversation looks back at a pioneering ethologist, bird-bander, and ornithologist Margaret Morse Nice, and how her work influenced scientific…
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Meet the communities trying to take over their local electric utility
Grist visits communities where local environmental activists say public power would lower bills and expand clean energy, but where they face tough…
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A rare, historically massive cicada season is coming: How to protect your lawn, trees, and landscaping
With 2024 expected to be a historic year for cicada emergence, Pest Gnome put together a comprehensive primer on these insects: from which areas of…
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These are the climate grannies. They'll do whatever it takes to protect their grandchildren.
The 19th talks with a group of women who are using their generational wisdom, environmental activism experience, and free time to try to leave a…
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Why does fentanyl exist? The history behind the substance driving record overdose deaths in the US
Ophelia dug into the history of fentanyl to explain why the drug associated with so much despair was ever…
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History of foodborne outbreaks in the US
FoodReady used National Outbreak Reporting System data to understand foodborne illness outbreaks over the past two…
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The state of virtual mental health care in 5 stats
Charlie Health analyzes data that highlights how virtual mental health care has grown since the pandemic, plus offers tips on how to find a…
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Does Long COVID cause Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome? An analysis
Guava Health explains the complex post-pandemic relationship between Long COVID and postural orthostatic tachycardia…
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Travel nurses: What they do and how to become one
Study.com researched ways people can prepare for a career in travel nursing, including skills beyond that of a typical…
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Single-use plastics revolutionized the medical industry. Now, they're raising concerns about sustainability.
Medical Technology Schools analyzed studies and news reports to illustrate why experts are raising alarms about the unsustainable use of medical…
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How electrolytes like potassium and magnesium can boost your cognitive health
Guava Health explores the lesser-known brain-boosting advantages of two vital electrolytes: potassium and magnesium, and how they actively contribute…
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These 5 counties are most vulnerable to extreme winter weather
To determine which counties face the biggest risks from winter weather events like ice storms, blizzards, and cold waves, HVAC Gnome ranked 2024’s…
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The best states for going solar in 2024
The ConsumerAffairs Research Team analyzed data from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Energy Information Administration, and the Database of…
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The most common mental health diagnoses among teens in the US
Sandstone Care analyzed data from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to examine mental health disorders in U.S.…
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7 alarming maternal mental health statistics (and tips for support)
Charlie Health analyzed data underscoring the maternal mental health crisis and offers some evidence-based tips for coping with perinatal mental…
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New laws are increasing price transparency in health care. Here's what they mean for you.
Care Better analyzed federal sources to break down how several new health care price transparency laws aim to make surprise bills a thing of the…
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'A bunch of dead robots': How freezing temps turned Tesla charging stations into EV graveyards
In the wake of several reports of electric vehicles not functioning or charging properly in cold weather, Way.com looks into what underlies Tesla’s…
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Accidental falls are a leading cause of injury or even fatality for seniors. Here's how to take preventative action.
Northwell Health partnered with Stacker to explore CDC data on fall injuries for seniors and how they can stay safe both in and out of the…
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The South and Northeast are leading in youth mental health care, while the Midwest struggles
To explore the best and worst states for youth mental health care, MoneyGeek analyzed data from the U.S. Census Bureau, the Substance Abuse and…
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States with the most substance use treatment centers that accept Medicaid and Medicare
Where in America can Medicaid users get easy access to substance use disorder treatment? Ophelia analyzed data from SAMHSA to find…
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The movement to 'Make America Rake Again'
Reasons to Be Cheerful looks at the growing movement to eschew the use of leaf blowers in favor of good, old-fashioned…
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A new malaria vaccine could save millions, but more still needs to be done to stop the deadly disease
Northwell Health and Stacker used WHO data to explore the challenges behind eradicating malaria despite the development of new…
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A change in tax law has some solar providers walking on sunshine
Grist spotlights a program in Georgia to investigate how a change in US tax law may enable the scale-up of solar…
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