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Children’s Well‑Being Declines After COVID, Study Finds

June 8, 2026

A new study shows that kids across the U. S. are not doing as well now as they were before the pandemic. The report, released by a nonprofit that focuses on child and family health, looks at four big areas: money, school, health, and home life. The overall score for child well‑being went down fro

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Young Lives Matter: Why U. S. Needs Better Health Policies

November 8, 2024

Growing up in a working-class neighborhood, I've seen the harsh reality of early deaths. My sister's life was cut short at 23 due to a drunk driver. This isn't an isolated incident. The U. S. , despite being wealthy, lags behind other countries in life expectancy. We're talking about a gap of 8. 3 y