As the U.S. population ages, many older adults rely on family members for daily care, yet not all receive fully adequate care. Such gaps in care are especially pronounced among older adults living with dementia, who often require more intensive support. At the same time, family structures have become increasingly complex, with stepfamilies and diverse caregiving arrangements more common now than in previous generations.

Child maltreatment can have devasting long-term consequences—can these effects be detected in the brains of children who have been maltreated?

Violence is a major public health issue with profound effects on lifelong health, opportunity, and overall well-being. People of all backgrounds can encounter many different types of violence, including adverse childhood experiences, intimate partner violence (IPV), and community-based violence.

Sugary drinks, also known as sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs), can be a major source of added sugars in everyday diets. These drinks include soda, fruit drinks, sports drinks, and energy drinks. Researchers are interested in ways to reduce SSB consumption. A study supported by the National Institutes of Health tested whether pictorial warning labels—pictures depicting potential health problems—could reduce parents’ purchases of SSBs compared with regular labels. They found that pictorial warnings were effective in encouraging parents to make healthier purchasing choices for their children.