Emerging research on toxic stress sheds light on entrenched disparities and points to new interventions. It’s fertile ground for powerful human stories.
Environmental Health
Four siblings living in a converted garage struggle to learn — with spotty WiFi and no headphones.
Untold stories of tragedy, survival and resilience on the Navajo Nation. A 30-minute news documentary exploring health disparities on the Navajo Nation amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Post-election shifts in COVID-19 policies offer reporters a great opportunity for compare-and-contrast stories.
As a condition of probation, thousands of people must comply with court orders to get mental health treatment. If they lose insurance, many could wind up behind bars without committing a crime.
Marie is just one of the more than 1,100 homeless people over two decades who have succumbed to illness and accidents, suicide and violence in Santa Clara County, according to data provided by the county’s medical examiner.
Multi-tier support is helping to lower suspension numbers, but Latinos are still disproportionately represented in suspensions and dropout rates.
Hard-earned tips on how to stay nimble when current events supplant your grand reporting plans.
The program sheltered thousands during the pandemic, but money — and time — is running out. Only 5% of clients have found a permanent home.
Hard-won lessons from an investigation into ICE's failure to provide adequate medical care to detainees on its privately chartered jets.