Medical care costs are up 30% in the past decade—here's what it means for Americans
Incredible Health analyzed the increasing costs of medical care and its contributing factors, referencing Bureau of Labor Statistics…
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Pediatric cancer is on the rise, with some types becoming more common
Northwell Health partnered with Stacker to examine data published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute that found pediatric cancer is on…
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From battlefields to bedsides: The evolution of modern EMTs
Medical Technology Schools used historical and medical sources to delve into the five biggest moments in the evolution of modern emergency medical…
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States that produce the most greenhouse emissions from agriculture
Findbusinesses4sale used Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Agriculture data to explore emissions from agriculture across the…
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Vaping is finally on a downward trend in schools
Counseling Schools used Centers for Disease Control survey data to track teen tobacco and vaping use in the U.S., on a downward trend in…
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Could vertical farming change the local food landscape?
Findbusinesses4sale explored what the rise of vertical farming can mean for domestic food production, using Department of Agriculture…
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In Michigan, not-so-sunny prospects for solar farms
Grist visits some rural areas in Michigan, where residents are concerned that solar installations could compromise their small-town…
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How organizers are harnessing solar energy to help Rio de Janeiro's favelas
Next City looks into how a solar panel installation at a community center aims to be a model for Brazil’s neglected favelas to take energy into their…
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'Take it down and they'll return': The stunning revival of the Penobscot River
Reasons to Be Cheerful looks at a historic dam removal project that has revived marine life in the Penobscot…
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5 ways optimizing delivery routes could help the environment
Routific compiled a list of five ways optimizing delivery routes helps the environment by reducing road transport emissions using data from…
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5 common recyclable materials for greener building
Machinery Partner researched common materials contractors and DIY-ers alike can recycle and repurpose for more sustainable…
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How long do electric car batteries last, and can they eventually be repurposed and given a second life?
With electric vehicle sales continuing to rise, Edmunds goes on a deep dive into how car batteries can be reused, recycled, or repurposed after being…
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When will the nursing shortage end?
The nursing shortage has impacted nearly every region in the U.S. Â NurseJournal looked into when the HRSA projects this shortage to…
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9 discoveries about the adolescent brain that transformed our understanding of teen substance use
Sandstone Care identified nine publications in the National Library of Medicine that reshaped researchers’ understanding of the effects of substance…
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How health insurance coverage impacts access to children's mental health care
CounselingSchools.com used Kaiser Family Foundation data to find the differences in mental health coverage for youth under Medicaid and private…
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50 coldest cities in America on Christmas
Stacker consulted data from the Climate at a Glance database to uncover which U.S. cities have endured some of the chilliest…
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How hospital employment has changed in 20 major metros
Medical Technology Schools used Bureau of Labor Statistics data to see how employment at hospitals has changed among 20 major U.S.…
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The Texas shrimper holding industrial polluters accountable
Reasons to Be Cheerful profiles Diane Wilson, the Texas fisherwoman who is taking on some of the biggest petrochemical companies — and…
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How your address could determine your heart health
Northwell Health partnered with Stacker to examine data from numerous studies to see how where people live can impact their heart…
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Health care inflation remains low as other services continue to spike
Vivian Health used data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics to examine year-over-year inflation for health care services compared to other…
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How adolescent substance use treatment has changed over the past 70 years
Sandstone Care explored SAMHSA data and other research to look at the evolution and availability of adolescent substance use disorder…
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Is it safe to drive after eating Thanksgiving turkey?
With the elevated number of cars on the road during the Thanksgiving holiday, Automoblog looked into whether the reported effects of turkey…
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6 stats you need to know about LGBTQ+ youth mental health
Northwell Health partnered with Stacker to compile a list of statistics about LGBTQ+ youth mental health using data from The Trevor Project’s 2022…
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Cranberry growers are bringing wetlands back from the dead
Reasons to Be Cheerful turns its eye to Massachusetts, the onetime cranberry capital of the world, where former bogs are transforming into thriving,…
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In wildfire-prone areas, homeowners are learning they're uninsurable
Grist investigates why some insurers no longer want to take on the risk of insuring homes in wildfire-prone…
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12 animals that have been observed adopting animals from other species
Stacker compiled 12 times wild animals have adopted others of a different species, using research studies, documented observations, and news…
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How plant-based diets have been shown to affect gut health
Thistle researched how plant-based diets can promote the growth of beneficial bacteria living in your…
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Medical associations in 5 states are calling for universal health care in the US—here's why
DocBuddy analyzed statements from the growing number of medical associations calling for overhauling the private health care…
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Despite hurricane risks, U.S. Gulf Coast remains major draw for renters
Rent.com analyzed Gulf Coast markets — from New Orleans to the Florida Panhandle — to appraise the headwinds and tailwinds for renters residing…
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Concrete is one of the biggest contributors to carbon emissions: New technologies could change that
Machinery Partner looked at solutions to roll out low-carbon concrete to curb the emissions of the prominent construction…
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The next pandemic could strike crops, not people
Genetic uniformity is central to modern farming, but as Grist finds in this analysis, it may leave people vulnerable to plant disease…
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10 ways cities are going green
Looking at recent news reports, CheapInsurance.com compiled a list of 10 examples of how cities are incorporating eco-friendly practices into their…
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What's behind the 62% jump in human trafficking offenses?
Northwell Health partnered with Stacker to investigate statistics about human trafficking offenses and referrals during the last decade using data…
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Can virtual nursing address the post-pandemic nursing shortages?
Vivian analyzed the role virtual nursing played during the COVID-19 pandemic and how it may help fill the gaps amid the nursing…
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These are the fastest-growing health care jobs and how much they pay
Incredible Health used data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics to see which health care jobs are predicted to grow the fastest over the next decade.…
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How states are helping residents with independent living disabilities
Foothold Technology examined CDC data to determine which states had the most residents with independent living disabilities in 2021, how that number…
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10 cities that attract the most science and engineering college grads
SmartAsset examined Census Bureau data to determine which cities have the highest percentage of people 25 and older with bachelor’s degrees in…
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Despite lower diagnosis rates, Black men are more likely to die from melanoma
Northwell Health examined data from the CDC and National Cancer Institute to show how melanoma diagnoses and survival rates vary by race and sex.…
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11 ways to prevent bed bugs
Pest Gnome offers 11 ways to prevent bed bugs, along with advice on how to identify them and where they are most commonly…
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Healthy hotspots: The 25 most physically active counties in the US
Northwell Health examined data from the CDC’s 2023 PLACES report and identified counties with the most physically active adults.…
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Traditional substance use disorder treatments can stigmatize teens—here are some alternatives
Sandstone Care surveyed scientific literature to explore the best options for adolescents dealing with substance use…
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More than 100,000 people are on the organ donor wait list—here's who has the longest and shortest wait times
Northwell Health partnered with Stacker to compile a list of median organ transplant waiting times using data from the Organ Procurement and…
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More than 20% of Americans experienced chronic pain in 2021: Here's what you need to know
Wysa explored the latest CDC report on the prevalence of chronic pain among…
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How sea levels in 40 cities will change by 2050
Using data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Stacker identified projected sea level rise by 2050 for 40 cities in the U.S.…
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The US is suffering a mental health crisis: Here are the best (and worst) states to find and afford treatment
To explore the best and worst states for mental health care, MoneyGeek ranked states on their mental health care quality using data from the National…
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Navigating the waves: Surf therapy as a treatment for depression, trauma, and more
Reasons to Be Cheerful looks at surf therapy as a treatment for depression, anxiety, and…
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10 states haven't expanded Medicaid—here are the health care challenges they face
Foothold Technology used data from the Kaiser Family Foundation to look at the possible impact on 10 states that decided to not expand…
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Most expensive October weather disasters of the last 40 years
Stacker used data collected by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to break down the costliest October weather disasters since…
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How farmers used California's floods to revive underground aquifers
Reasons to Be Cheerful dives into how flooding in California was turned into an opportunity to revive some of the state’s underground…
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2023's top cities that are safest from natural disasters
As summer becomes fall and weather patterns become more unpredictable, Gutter Gnome identified 2023’s safest cities with the least risk from natural…
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Climate change is lengthening growing seasons: How it's impacting every state
Stacker examined how growing seasons have changed across every state with data from the National Centers for Environmental…
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How the demographics of organ donors differ by state
Northwell Health partnered with Stacker to examine how the demographics of organ donors differ by state using data from the Organ Procurement &…
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How are children hurt at school? An analysis of emergency room admission data
As kids return to class this fall, The Fine Law Firm analyzed records of school injuries collected by the National Electronic Injury Surveillance…
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Opioid prescriptions are down from a decade ago, but regional disparities remain
Using data from the CDC, Ophelia explored the state of prescription opioid dispense rates across the U.S. amid a national record…
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Racially diverse nurses can improve patient outcomes, but representation in the US health care system is strikingly uneven
Using Census Bureau and other governmental data, Study.com investigated how well Black and Latinx communities are represented within the nursing…
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California, Texas lead the nation for most disaster-prone states. Here's how the top 10 states compare.
To identify the most disaster-prone states in the country, MoneyGeek analyzed 20 years of disaster declarations data from the Federal Emergency…
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Cities with the highest rates of depression
Stacker examined data from the CDC’s annual PLACES report to see which cities had the highest share of adults diagnosed with…
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20 ways to reduce indoor air pollution in your home
Air pollution isn’t just something that happens outside. For that reason, Today’s Homeowner explored 20 ways to reduce indoor air pollution in your…
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80% of pregnancy-related deaths are preventable—here's a closer look at maternal mortality in the US
Northwell Health partnered with Stacker to look at data from the CDC and learn more about the prevalence of preventable pregnancy-related deaths…
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Highest level of hopelessness in a decade: CDC data underscores struggles of American teenage girls
High school is becoming a more traumatic experience for teen girls. Sandstone Care examined CDC data to illustrate the alarming…
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Plants that can attract butterflies
Both pretty and key pollinators, butterflies are welcome guests in your garden. These native plants compiled by American Home Shield can attract…
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Medicaid prescriptions for opioid use disorder are on the rise. Here's what you need to know
Ophelia explored trends in Medicaid prescriptions for opioid use disorder using data from Kaiser Family…
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How climate change drives hotter, more frequent heat waves
Grist broke down everything you need to know about the science linking global warming to extreme…
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How air pollution and the housing crisis are connected
For unhoused people, dangerous air isn’t just a threat during an air quality crisis — it’s an everyday occurrence, Grist reporting…
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How to plan the most time-efficient strength-training workout, according to science
Are you interested in strength training but have no time to waste? NNOXX examined academic research to identify an efficient workout.…
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Debunking 10 myths about strength training
NNOXX compiled a list of 10 myths about strength training and debunked them using information from various scientific and medical…
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2023's most hurricane-vulnerable counties
As climate experts forecast a “borderline hyperactive” hurricane season, Gutter Gnome compiled a ranking of the most hurricane-vulnerable counties…
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Roles in medicine projected to have the greatest shortages by 2035
QMedic examined which roles in medicine will have the greatest shortages by 2035 using data from the Health Resources & Services Administration.…
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5 low-impact activities to keep you moving during midlife and beyond
NNOXX compiled a list of low-impact activities to integrate into your busy schedule using a variety of news and athletic…
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5 statistics on wasteful health spending
DocBuddy compiled statistics from academic journals, government agencies, and other sources to determine how much health spending goes to…
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States most impacted by health care data breaches in 2022
Drata analyzed Department of Health and Human Services data to determine which states felt the largest effects from health care data breaches in…
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Depression is not an inherent part of aging: Here are 10 of the most common signs in older adults
Stacker compiled a list of 10 of the most common signs of depression in older adults using information from the National Institute on Aging and other…
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States with the highest incidence of STIs
Stacker investigated which states have the highest incidence of STIs using 2021 data from…
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Here's how over-the-counter birth control could disrupt limited access to contraception
Stacker investigated how the potential approval of OTC birth control could expand contraception access nationwide using a variety of news…
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The hidden cost of gasoline
Grist explains how gas stations typically pollute the earth beneath them, causing a $20 billion toxic…
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How to build a zero-waste economy
Grist spoke with experts to shed light on what it takes to build a zero-waste…
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Record rainfall in every state
Stacker documented the highest 24 hours of precipitation in every state by analyzing data from the State Climate Extremes Committee of the National…
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States with the shortest lifespans
Stacker used data from the 2023 County Health Rankings to determine the 25 states where people have the shortest lifespans. The 2023 County Health…
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States where people live the longest
Stacker used data from the 2023 County Health Rankings to determine the 25 states where people live the longest. The 2023 County Health…
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How buprenorphine helps the body overcome opioid addiction
Ophelia explores how buprenorphine helps the body overcome opioid addiction, citing research from a variety of government and scientific…
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From standing desks to mini-walks: 7 easy ways to make healthy improvements to your daily routine
NNOXX compiled a list of ways to make small improvements to your daily routine using a variety of news and medical…
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Most states have seen an increase in nursing licenses. So why are there still shortages?
Incredible Health investigated why there are still nursing shortages when most states have seen an increase in nursing licenses using data…
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The coldest counties in the 10 warmest states
Stacker ranked over 900 counties in the 10 coldest states in the continental U.S. to find the warmest based on average temperature between May 2022…
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The warmest counties in the 10 coldest states
Stacker ranked nearly 500 counties in the 10 coldest states in the continental U.S. to find the warmest based on average temperature between May 2022…
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Mesothelioma in the United States: Where are people at highest risk of developing this deadly cancer?
Using United States Cancer Statistics data from the CDC and the National Cancer Institute, Bailey Glasser LLP identified the states with both the…
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Transportation is the largest source of carbon emissions in the US. Here's how it breaks down by state
Velotric cited data from the Energy Information Administration and the Environmental Protection Agency to visualize transportation emissions in the…
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States that grow the most vegetables
Stacker cited data from the USDA Agricultural Census, most recently completed in 2017, to identify the states producing the most…
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There's big climate money out there for small towns. But will they get it?
Grist reports on how advocates are helping understaffed communities field complicated federal…
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These regions see the worst wildfires
Insurify cited data from the National Interagency Fire Center to identify which regions have seen the worst wildfires over the past…
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COVID-19 worsened already troubling levels of physician burnout
Consulting industry reports, surveys, and research, DocBuddy looked at the current state of physician burnout following the COVID-19 pandemic.…
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These local governments are suing Big Oil
Stacker looked at the legal landscape of pending lawsuits against oil companies, citing data from the Center for Climate…
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Unintentional deaths are on the rise: Here's what that could mean for you
MoneyGeek analyzed data from the Center for Disease Control’s Wide-ranging Online Data for Epidemiologic Research (CDC WONDER) database from 2019 to…
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On the frontlines: How nurses have responded in conflicts throughout history
Incredible Health compiled a list of notable nurses who responded in conflicts throughout history using various news and historical…
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Drownings reach a 5-year high, and 1 in 5 victims are 19 or younger
MoneyGeek analyzed data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Wide-ranging Online Data for Epidemiologic Research (CDC WONDER) to…
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25 animals that are illegal to own as pets in the US
Stacker compiled a list of 25 animals that are illegal to own as pets in the…
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The least fuel-efficient vehicles introduced each year since 1975
CheapInsurance.com used data from the Environmental Protection Agency to rank the least fuel-efficient vehicles of modern history for each year…
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US cities with the dirtiest air
Stacker analyzed the 2021 Air Quality Statistics Report from the Environmental Protection Agency released in May 2022 to compile a list of the 50…
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As more physicians approach retirement age, are we prepared for the shortfall?
DocBuddy cited data from the Health Resources and Services Administration to visualize the projected shortages in the health care industry,…
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Reproductive health care and data privacy: What we know, what we don't, and how to protect yourself
Stacker investigated how data privacy and access to reproductive health care intersect using a variety of news sources and consulting the Electronic…
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How much of these plant-based foods would you have to eat to get the same amount of protein as from meat?
Thistle investigated how much of various plant-based foods you would have to eat to get the same amount of protein as meat using data from My Food…
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