Substantial changes in cannabis policies are occurring globally; however, the impacts of these reforms on cannabis use, as well as downstream effects on other substance use, remain unclear. More

Public health prevention initiatives (inclusive of clinical care/services) concerning women have historically pursued two relatively independent tracks: a maternal and child health (MCH) track and a family planning track. While not so far apart from one another, their language, practice, and policy have kept MCH and family planning services in silos at the expense of providing a comprehensive continuum of care and services for sexual and reproductive health. More

In this commentary, we applaud Gearhardt and colleagues’ focus on the negative health effects of consuming ultra-processed foods but suggest that the bigger dietary contributor to obesity risk is American consumers’ lack of access to a diverse range of gut microbiota-accessible foods. More

Health equity depends on data equity: the representation of communities in the data used to identify disparities, target interventions, and hold systems accountable. More

The United States has among the highest firearm-related deaths in the world. More

Able-bodied adults without dependents (ABAWDs) are eligible for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits for only 3 months in any 36-month period, after which they are subject to a work requirement to continue receiving benefits. More