Demography

New study reports that cognitive decline is not due to the Alzheimer's hallmarkCredit: Biological Psychiatry, Elsevier Philadelphia, September 23, 2020 - Depression in elderly people can include symptoms such as memory loss,…

Social science researchers offer recommendations for navigating ethical dilemmas in studying global societies.Credit: Kathrine Starkweather A group of social scientists who conduct cross-cultural research are casting a critical…

A recent study found that survivors of childhood cancer have a similar risk of having suicidal thoughts compared with other individuals, and they have lower risk of suicidal behaviors and suicidal death. The analysis was published in…

Anthropologists compare a composite measure of physiological dysregulation among humans and other primates It is well understood that mortality rates increase with age. Whether you live in Tokyo, rural Tennessee or the forests of Papua,…

New research suggests that Black women experience longer waits for treatment initiation than white women after a breast cancer diagnosis, and their duration of treatment is prolonged. The findings are published early online in Cancer, a…

With $11.8 million award, new center is a 'game changer' for community healthCredit: University of Houston Slated to have a bold research agenda, a new national research center focused on removing health disparities in Houston's…

Instincts developed to protect us from illnesses can generalize into avoidance of healthy individuals who simply look, speak or live differently. When viruses, parasites and other pathogens spread, humans and other animals tend to hunker…

Analyses reveal that two common practices to improve science - 'open science' and 'reproducibility / replicability' - operate independently and that collaborative, prosocial 'open science' could point the way toward more diversity in…

Study of public transport agencies across North America shows service cuts disproportionately affect lower-income and more vulnerable groups In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, public transport agencies across North America have made…

NYU Ad Observatory, developed at NYU Tandon in association with GW's Institute for Data, Democracy & Politics, will increase social media ad transparency ahead of the 2020 electionsCredit: Laura Edelson BROOKLYN, New York, Tuesday,…

Trends in total and out-of-pocket expenditures for visits to primary care physicians, by insurance type, 2002-2017 This study looks at trends in out-of-pocket and total visit expenditures for visits to primary care physicians. Using the…

Effect of access to after-hours primary care on the association between home nursing visits and same-day emergency department use Patients who receive in-home nursing care have lower emergency room utilization if they have access to…

Effect of access to obstetrical care in rural Alabama on perinatal, neonatal, and infant outcomes: 2003-2017 Rural Counties With Access to Obstetrics Have Healthier Infant Birth Outcomes Rural areas with local access to obstetrical care…

Telepsychiatric consultation as a training and workforce development strategy for rural primary care Telehealth Supports Collaborative Care Model in Addressing Mental Health Needs of Rural Patients Traditionally, primary care clinics…

Annenberg survey finds major increases in civics knowledgeCredit: Annenberg Public Policy Center In a period defined by an impeachment inquiry, a pandemic, nationwide protests over racial injustice, and a contentious presidential…

Lack of social interaction or companionship is more common among those with health issues, but neighbors, healthy habits and technology may helpCredit: University of Michigan Staying close to home and avoiding crowded places can help older…

Leadership positions continue to elude qualified directors who are female and/or racial minoritiesCredit: University of Delaware/ Julie Morin Recent protests across the United States and the world have put a magnifying glass on…

What The Study Did: Researchers compared changes from 2000 to 2017 in premature deaths in the U.S. due to drug poisonings, suicide and alcohol-induced causes by geographic areas and demographic characteristics. Authors: Meredith S.…

What The Study Did: This observational study investigated demographic and military service characteristics associated with suicide risk among U.S. veterans after the transition from active military service to civilian life. Authors:…

The current reckoning surrounding systemic racism has the chemistry community reflecting on its role in perpetuating the inequalities Black chemists face. Largely underrepresented in academia, Black chemistry students and professors have…