New KIDS COUNT Report Introduces State Scores—and Reveals Wide Gaps in Children’s Well-Being
Education scores have fallen in 47 states since the pandemic, even as child poverty and teen birth rates decline
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Demographers Are Changing How We Understand Infectious Disease
New research shows how age, place, and social patterns drive the spread and death toll of flu, HIV, and COVID-19
For Latinos Coming of Age in Rural America, the Path to Adulthood Isn’t One-Size-Fits-All
New research sheds light on the experiences of an understudied group of young people
Unpacking 5 Common Assumptions About Infertility in an Era of Fertility Decline
This guide explains what’s behind falling fertility rates, unpacks common assumptions about fertility decline, and explores how policymakers can respond.
Counting What Counts
Demographic and health data don’t just inform policy. They shift power.
A Closer Look at How Kids and Moms Stay Connected Over Time
A new study finds that growing up doesn’t mean growing apart—at least not always.
Shifting Contraceptive Counseling Toward What Matters Most to Teens
A new study finds that a teenager’s age, ethnicity, and pregnancy history may influence which contraceptives clinicians recommend to them.
When the Grocery Store Closed, a Town Lost More Than Food
The closure of a local grocery store or clinic is often framed as an economic loss or a mere inconvenience.
Medicaid Cuts Could Push Vulnerable Older Adults Into Nursing Homes
Medicaid cuts enacted under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.
Is Medicare Advantage Really an Advantage?
More than half of people with Medicare are now enrolled in Medicare Advantage, up from about one in five two decades ago.