Why Americans Are Delaying Parenthood
Four studies offer new insights on the decision to have kids in a low birth rate era.
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Expanded SNAP Benefits Boosted Food Security During the COVID-19 Emergency, Study Finds
At the height of the pandemic, households receiving SNAP benefits were more likely to be able to access sufficient and nutritious food, researchers from the University of Minnesota found.1 As…
Read MoreAmericans Differ on How They Understand and Follow Coronavirus Social Distancing and Masking Guidelines
U.S. state and city leaders issued mask-wearing and social distancing directives in 2020 to contain the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. Residents applied the directives differently in their daily lives—reflecting…
Read MoreUnderstanding Climate-Related Migration Can Help Policymakers Address Rural Poverty in Low- and Middle-Income Countries
Migration is a common strategy used by millions of rural households in less-developed countries facing daily and long-term challenges, including economic risk related to climate change. A migrant is a…
Read MoreTaxes, Health-Warning Labels May Help Limit Consumption of Sugary Beverages and Improve Health
To combat obesity and diabetes, lawmakers in a number of U.S. cities have taxed sodas, sports drinks, and sweetened tea, and many are now considering health warning labels. Growing evidence…
Read MoreHigh Obesity Rates Plus Severe Coronavirus Cases Could Strain Rural U.S. Hospitals
As coronavirus cases rise in less densely populated states in the Midwest and West, the disease, combined with high levels of obesity in rural America, could pose major challenges for…
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