In 2021, I was the lead author on a paper coining the term “antipoverty medicine.” Our thought was that because of the strong evidence that poverty affects biology, it’s vital to treat it as a true medical concern. As we wrote, poverty is a grave...
The Bottom Line Parents and guardians want easily accessible financial services in institutions they trust, which builds upon their own efforts to foster a better economic future for themselves and their children. Medical settings can meet these needs by embedding...
For many cash-strapped families, opening investment accounts may not seem practical at first, let alone an effective way to close the racial wealth gap. But they should consider them, and a 529 college savings account is an easy, low-risk first step. To help...
For 34-year-old single father José Gonçalves, moving his two young children from Portugal to Boston last year was an extremely stressful endeavor. Juggling parenting responsibilities and confronting a language barrier, the computer science expert wasn’t sure...
Our country has changed over the course of generations; many pediatric practices were built around addressing issues that aren’t as salient as they once were. Advancements in preventive health measures, like antibiotics, vaccinations, and even seatbelts, have...