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Sugar cubes and spoonful of sugar on red background

Updated on Jan. 20, 2026

10 minute read

How to Think About Sugar

Emily Oster, PhD

American food.

Updated on Jan. 15, 2026

12 minute read

What Americans Actually Eat

Emily Oster, PhD

Updated on Jan. 15, 2026

7 minute read

Why You Should Surface Family Conflicts on Purpose

Emily Oster, PhD

A person sneezing in cold weather.
In the news

Updated on Jan. 9, 2026

8 minute read

Why Is This Flu Season So Bad?

Emily Oster, PhD

Two parents, in bed with their child, who is coughing, take the child's temperature.

Updated on Jan. 9, 2026

7 minute read

When to Treat a Fever

Emily Oster, PhD

Doctor gives adolescent vaccine
In the news

Updated on Jan. 9, 2026

9 minute read

All About the HPV Vaccine

Emily Oster, PhD

A person coughing.
In the news

Updated on Jan. 9, 2026

6 minute read

Flu 101

Emily Oster, PhD

Child wrapped in blanket sitting on couch next to parent who is reading a thermometer

Updated on Jan. 8, 2026

11 minute read

What Fall Vaccines Should We Get?

Emily Oster, PhD

A person shows of a bandaid on their arm after a flu shot.

Updated on Jan. 7, 2026

3 minute read

When Is the Best Time to Get a Flu Shot?

Emily Oster, PhD

A baby getting vaccinated.
In the news

Updated on Jan. 7, 2026

8 minute read

What Is ACIP’s Role in Vaccine Recommendations?

Emily Oster, PhD

A kid getting a vaccine shot
In the news

Updated on Jan. 6, 2026

17 minute read

How Can You Know If Vaccines Are Safe?

Emily Oster, PhD

Two children in Karate outfit, fighting with each other

Updated on Dec. 29, 2025

9 minute read

What to Do About Sibling Conflict

Emily Oster, PhD

family sitting around a dining table for a dinner

Updated on Dec. 24, 2025

6 minute read

How Important Is Family Dinner?

Emily Oster, PhD

A child prepares to go out to play by getting wrapped in bubble wrap and wearing a helmet.

Updated on Dec. 24, 2025

7 minute read

No Option Is Completely Safe

Emily Oster, PhD

Child behind stressed looking parent

Updated on Dec. 23, 2025

9 minute read

How to Healthily Express Your Emotions to Your Kids

Katie Davis

Child naps with a smile on a cloud made of cotton.

Updated on Dec. 22, 2025

11 minute read

Sleep Survey Results: The Night

Emily Oster, PhD