US Health

Perspective: Exercise Fuels My Body and My Mind

We need to reframe exercise as fuel for the mind and body–something that you need every day like food and water–not something that can be pushed to the back burner.

US Health

The Promise of Personalized Medicine For All

Not only do we need more diverse populations participating in research, but we also need diversity among biomedical researchers and medical practitioners to lead these efforts. That makes research stronger and builds trust with diverse communities who see themselves and feel the research is more relevant to their lives.

Gender and Sexual Reproductive Health

Daring Adventures

“When Evan told me he was transgender, I felt scared and alone. I still feel scared, but I don't feel alone anymore.” This is what my dear friend Rachel told me casually on a walk recently as I asked how she opens up the discussion about her newly released book, Daring Adventures, Helping Gender-Diverse Kids and Their Families Thrive.

Burness News A Time for Reflection: Our Efforts and Commitment to Anti-Racism

As stewards of our company’s reputation and values, we believe that every day should be an opportunity to stand up against racism and “be the change we want to see in the world.”

Children's Health and Wellbeing

Companies Spend Billions to Market Food & Beverages Harmful to Our Health — And They Are Succeeding

The unhealthy products that food and beverage companies encourage consumers to purchase are directly linked to diet-related diseases like heart disease, obesity and diabetes — which disproportionately impact communities of color.

Burness News Fall 2022 Burness Forum featuring Professor Loretta Ross

Watch the 2022 Burness Forum on calling out culture featuring Professor Loretta Ross.

Burness News

Reflections on Communicating to Call People In—Not Out

Connecting people to build collective power is at the core of what advocacy means to me. That’s what I learned after four years of serving as a student reproductive justice advocate, and that’s what I was reminded of during Burness’s most recent Forum with the incredible advocate and Professor Loretta J. Ross and others.