Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) has been a game-changer for those with movement disorders. Since its FDA approval in 1996, it has offered hope to many. However, not everyone has equal access to this treatment. There are significant gaps in who gets this care, and these gaps are influenced by race, gender, money, and where people live. These disparities are a big de...

The world is facing a big problem with colon cancer. It is one of the top causes of cancer deaths. Getting checked early can make a huge difference in treatment success. So, why aren't more people getting screened? It's not a simple question. Many things influence whether someone decides to get screened for colon cancer. The reasons behind this are important to un...

In many places around the world, children are living longer lives. However, this is not always a happy story. Many kids in low- and middle-income countries aren't growing or learning as they should. Two major issues are stunting and delayed early child development. Stunting is when kids don't reach the expected height for their age. Delayed early child development is...