A deadly parasite that causes Chagas disease is widespread in a common Texas insect, according…
Month: September 2015
Routinely screen those older than 70 for brain health, world expert panel advises
In a consensus paper, a global panel of leading aging experts suggests physicians routinely screen…
Study reveals need for better understanding of water use
A new study reveals a pressing need to better understand water use in America’s rivers,…
Ebola virus disease in Liberia
The social vulnerability indices used in climate change and natural hazards research can also be…
New directions in mental health care for older adults
The aging of the population, shifting diagnostic criteria, and new health care policy initiatives are…
Finding iconicity in spoken languages
New research shows that for Indo-European languages, like English and Spanish, iconicity is more common…
Female cowbirds pay attention to cowbird nestling survival, study finds
Brown-headed cowbirds have a reputation for being deadbeat parents: They lay their eggs in other…
Pride can keep you on track or send you off the rails
New research explores how aspects of personal pride can reinforce discipline or make us want…
Physician-patient decision making may differ in care of racial/ethnic minorities
Racial and ethnic inequalities in medical care are widely documented in literature. However, variations in…
Rise in disability benefits for children with mental disorders consistent with population trends
The percentage of poor children who received federal disability benefits for at least one of…