As cities sprawl into suburbs and exurbs, the distinction between urban areas and the countryside has become increasingly ...

While location isn’t the only factor influencing wages, understanding the causes of the divide can help workers in lower-paying areas find ways to boost their income. While 2025 income data hasn’t ...

The rapid growth of urban hospitals claiming “administratively rural” status within Medicare is yet another example of how well-intentioned policies unintentionally create loopholes for private ...

Urban vs rural consumption patterns reveal clear differences in spending, driven by income, access, and lifestyle. Here’s what the data shows.

A growing number of urban hospitals are reclassifying themselves as both urban and rural to reap financial benefits Congress intended for rural hospitals only, a new study has found. “In 2016, in ...

Elizabeth Cooney is a cardiovascular disease reporter at STAT, covering heart, stroke, and metabolic conditions. You can reach Liz on Signal at LizC.22. It’s easy to think cervical cancer could be 100 ...

Government scholars Suzanne Mettler and Trevor Brown both grew up in rural communities—and both were struck by how divided those small towns became. "Growing up, many of my family friends voted for ...

Rural youth experience higher rates of firearm exposure, handgun carrying and associated mental health risks, according to ...

Far too many Canadians are struggling to find homes they can afford. These challenges are especially heightened for Indigenous Peoples living in urban, rural and northern areas where there is a major ...

VilCart expands to 100,000 rural outlets while urban kiranas decline, aiming for ₹1,500 crore revenue by FY27.