Patients hospitalized with COVID-19 pneumonia have a higher risk of developing dementia than those with other types of pneumonia, according to a new study.
Are You Tired of Your Job or Is It Actually Burnout?
You might be tired of your nine-to-five, but are you actually experiencing burnout? An expert breaks down how to tell and what you can do about it.
You might be tired of your nine-to-five, but are you actually experiencing burnout? An expert breaks down how to tell and what you can do about it.
Switching Cable News Channels Can Change Political Views
A new study of FOX news and CNN viewers offers evidence evidence of the influence partisan media outlets wield over people’s attitudes on the major issues of the day.
A new study of fox news and CNN viewers offers evidence evidence of the influence partisan media outlets wield over people’s attitudes on the major issues of the day.
Americans Are Torn Over Teaching Racism and Sexuality in School
As several state and local governments consider bills that prohibit teaching about sexual identity and issues around race, the American public is divided about the role of public schools in teaching children about these issues—with views polarized along party lines, according to a new study.
As several state and local governments consider bills that prohibit teaching about sexual identity and issues around race, the American public is divided about the role of public schools in teaching children about these issues—with views polarized along party lines, according to a new study.
4 Ways You Can Stop Wasting Food
This is a guest post by Ellen Shumaker, food safety expert and an extension associate at North Carolina State University.
This is a guest post by Ellen Shumaker, food safety expert and an extension associate at North Carolina State University.
Bedside Art Cuts Cancer Patient Anxiety
In a new study, anxiety was significantly lower among cancer patients who viewed art at their bedside.
In a new study, anxiety was significantly lower among cancer patients who viewed art at their bedside.
Paid Family Leave Is Good for Moms and Baby Brains
Infants whose mothers received paid family leave showed greater brain activity in their first three months, a new study suggests.
Infants whose mothers received paid family leave showed greater brain activity in their first three months, a new study suggests.
Taxing Legal Weed Could Pay for Mental Health Care
Earmarking state taxes on recreational sales of marijuana is an underused strategy for financing mobile psychiatric crisis units, the national suicide prevention lifeline, and more, new research shows.
Earmarking state taxes on recreational sales of marijuana is an underused strategy for financing mobile psychiatric crisis units, the national suicide prevention lifeline, and more, new research shows.
Baby Scans Show How Poverty and Crime Affect Brains
Poverty and crime can have devastating effects on a child’s health, but some environmental factors influence the structure and function of young brains even before birth.
Poverty and crime can have devastating effects on a child’s health, but some environmental factors influence the structure and function of young brains even before birth.
High Self-esteem Has Big Benefits That Last
A review of research literature shows that high self-esteem has long-term psychological benefits and is distinct from the negative effects of narcissism.
A review of research literature shows that high self-esteem has long-term psychological benefits and is distinct from the negative effects of narcissism.
The Right Solo Activity Can Make You Feel Less Lonely
Engaging in meaningful and challenging activities can reduce loneliness and increase momentary happiness, according to new research.
Engaging in meaningful and challenging activities can reduce loneliness and increase momentary happiness, according to new research.
Little Kids Can Learn To Read Just Fine in Virtual Classrooms
Children can develop key reading skills and learn to read in a virtual classroom with other students, a new study shows.
Children can develop key reading skills and learn to read in a virtual classroom with other students, a new study shows.
After COVID Infection, Is Five Days of Isolation Enough?
Is five days of isolation for people infected with COVID-19 long enough to make sure the infected person and the larger community stays safe? The short answer appears to be yes—with a few caveats.
Is five days of isolation for people infected with COVID-19 long enough to make sure the infected person and the larger community stays safe? The short answer appears to be yes—with a few caveats.
Just 36% Of Acute Stroke Patients Survive More Than 10 Years
Almost two thirds of acute stroke patients fail to survive more than a decade and have a high risk of recurrence, according to a new study.
Almost two thirds of acute stroke patients fail to survive more than a decade and have a high risk of recurrence, according to a new study.
There Are Racial Disparities in How Much Sleep People Get
When it comes to how many hours people sleep each day, a new study finds increasingly persistent racial and ethnic disparities.
When it comes to how many hours people sleep each day, a new study finds increasingly persistent racial and ethnic disparities.
Why Some Places on Earth Actually Lack Nitrogen
Excess nitrogen is an issue in some places, but lack of the element is also an issue elsewhere, research shows.
Excess nitrogen is an issue in some places, but lack of the element is also an issue elsewhere, research shows.