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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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