The Cultural Review

Healthcare Access

3 articles

A visual metaphor contrasting the allure of Ozempic-driven beauty trends with the harsh reality of unequal healthcare access and affordability.
Trends

Ozempic Culture's Youthful Beauty Trend Masks Deeper Societal Divides

Prescriptions for GLP-1 agonists, including Ozempic and Wegovy, have more than tripled since 2020.

Eleanor Voss·July 20, 2026
Diverse individuals experiencing both the benefits and barriers of digital health technology, illustrating the health equity gap.
Wellness

What Is the Cultural Impact of the Digital Health Equity Gap?

The U.S. National Science and Technology Council reported that digital health can save both costs and time for patients and increase their access to health services. Yet, this promise of efficiency an

Yasmin El-Sayed·June 21, 2026
An empty incubator in a dimly lit nursery, representing premature babies in Massachusetts missing out on early development support programs.
Culture

MA Preemies Miss Early Development Support Programs

Helaina, a biotech startup, recently secured US approval for a lab-grown infant formula ingredient, yet many premature babies in Massachusetts are not accessing early intervention programs, which are

Eleanor Voss·June 7, 2026