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An illustration of a girl in black and while jumping over the peaks of a red line graph on a white background.

AllergiesCOVIDData and StatisticsData LiteracyMedical Care

Random Acts of Data

Interview with Dr. Anupam Jena about his new book

Jul 13, 2023

A close up shot of a foot stepping onto an old-fashioned scale on a blue rug.

Data and StatisticsHealth and WellnessResearch and Studies

Is There a Link Between BMI and Health?

Unpacking the data on weight

Jul 3, 2023

A gray knit bear on a pink background has a thermometer under its arm.

Common IllnessesEarly Childhood EducationInfant CareResearch and Studies

How Often Is Normal for My Kid to Be Home Sick?

Q&A on day care

Jun 9, 2023

A doctor placed a bandaid on the arm of a pregnant person after administering a vaccination.

Common IllnessesResearch and Studies

RSV and Vaccines

Immunization for pregnant people may be coming soon

May 30, 2023

An illustration of different types of colorful graphs and charts.

Breastfeeding and FormulaData and StatisticsData LiteracyResearch and StudiesVitamins, Medications, and Supplements

Why I Look at Data Differently

A lesson on residual confounding

Mar 13, 2023

A pregnant person being monitored in a hospital bed before labor.

Education and ChildcareMedical CareResearch and Studies

“Children born after induced labour ‘may score lower in tests at 12’”

Debunking a panic headline on

Mar 9, 2023

A toddler sits on a couch poking at an iPad and smiling.

Education and ChildcareResearch and StudiesTechnologyTelevision

Infant Screen Time and Academic Success

A panic headline from CNN

Feb 16, 2023

Child eats cereal and milk out of a clear glass bowl.

Data and StatisticsFood and NutritionHealth and WellnessResearch and Studies

Do Ultra-Processed Foods Increase Cancer Risk?

A panic headline

Feb 16, 2023

A blurry image is seen on a sonogram monitor, with the pregnant patient in the foreground.

Data and StatisticsData LiteracyMedical CareResearch and Studies

Prenatal Testing Deep Dive

A review of the options for trisomy detection

Jan 30, 2023

A rear view of a young woman shopping in front of a case of wine.

Data and StatisticsDrugs and AlcoholHealth and WellnessResearch and Studies

Alcohol and Health

Cutting through the noise on drinking

Jan 26, 2023

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Chronic ConditionsHealth and WellnessResearch and Studies

Gas Stoves and Asthma

What's behind the panicked headlines?

Jan 11, 2023

Three pregnant people are seated in a row in a doctor's office waiting room. A nurse holds a yellow checklist.

COVIDData and StatisticsHealth and WellnessMedical CareResearch and Studies

Four New Studies on Pregnancy That Didn’t Get the Attention They Deserve

Diving in on group prenatal care, COVID vaccines and pregnancy, and preterm birth

Dec 22, 2022

Tree blossoms in the spring surrounded by sunshine and pollen.

AllergiesData and StatisticsHealth and WellnessResearch and StudiesVitamins, Medications, and Supplements

Will Daily Flonase Stunt My Child’s Growth?

Q&A on seasonal allergies

Dec 9, 2022

Scrabble-like tile pieces, all with question marks, are arranged on a blue background.

Data and StatisticsData LiteracyHealth and WellnessResearch and Studies

Where Does Data Come From?

Weight and weighting

Dec 5, 2022

A glass of red wine spilled on a white background.

Drugs and AlcoholResearch and Studies

Will Alcohol During Pregnancy Alter My Baby’s Brain?

Q&A on drinking while pregnant

Dec 2, 2022

A teddy bear wears a stethoscope and mask against a blue background.

Health and WellnessMedical CareResearch and Studies

Will a C-Section Leave My Baby with Fewer Helpful Antibodies?

Q&A on antibodies after birth

Nov 18, 2022

Paper craft illustration of brain filled with multi colored geometric shapes.

Breastfeeding and FormulaEducation and ChildcareHealth and WellnessResearch and Studies

Will Breastfeeding Really Make My Baby Smarter?

Q&A on cognitive development

Nov 11, 2022

Epidural syringes point up agains a blue background.

Data and StatisticsHealth and WellnessMedical CareResearch and StudiesVitamins, Medications, and Supplements

Do Epidurals Decrease Maternal Morbidity?

Q&A on severe maternal morbidity

Nov 11, 2022

Two kids eye gummy bears piled on a table.

Drugs and AlcoholResearch and Studies

Kids and Cannabis Gummies

New study on kids and unintended ingestion of cannabis treats

Nov 10, 2022

A girl, with arms outstretched, crosses the finish line on a green field.

ExtracurricularsFitness, Exercise, and RunningResearch and StudiesSafety

Is Long-Distance Running Safe for Kids?

Kids and marathons

Nov 10, 2022

Mother reads a book to her daughter in bed.

Data and StatisticsResearch and StudiesSleep

Early Bedtimes for Kids

How to help your kid get enough sleep

Nov 10, 2022

A child measuring their height on the wall.

CoffeeHealth and WellnessResearch and Studies

Will My Child Be Shorter If I Drink Caffeine in Pregnancy?

Q&A on caffeine exposure

Nov 4, 2022

Hands hold a model of the female reproductive system, including the uterus.

Common IllnessesData and StatisticsHealth and WellnessResearch and Studies

Uterine Cancer and Hair Straighteners

A panic-button issue

Nov 3, 2022

Emily Oster after a race.

Data and StatisticsFitness, Exercise, and RunningResearch and Studies

Are Super Shoes That Super?

According to the data, yes

Oct 17, 2022