Low blood pressure could be a culprit in dementia, studies suggest
Kenneth McLeod, Binghamton University, State University of New York
Decline in brain function often occurs as people age. People often worry that declining brain function...
Rural hospital closings reach crisis stage, leaving millions without nearby health care
Jane Bolin, Texas A&M University ; Bree Watzak, Texas A&M University , and Nancy Dickey, Texas A&M University
Presidential candidates and other politicians have...
For male students, technical education in high school boosts earnings after graduation
Shaun M. Dougherty, Vanderbilt University
Job prospects for young men who only have a high school diploma are particularly bleak. They are even worse for...
Curious Kids: Why do old people hate new music?
Frank T. McAndrew, Knox College
Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to...
Why the flu shot cannot give you the flu (and why you should get...
Libby Richards, Purdue University
Flu vaccination prevents millions of flu-related illnesses and deaths annually, but vaccination rates are low for many reasons.
During the 2018-2019 flu...
Arrests of 6-year-olds shows the perils of putting police in primary schools
F. Chris Curran, University of Florida
When states like Florida pass laws to put more police officers in schools, the idea is to keep kids...
Lack of toothbrushing for seniors in nursing homes may sound gross, but it’s a...
Frank Scannapieco, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York
Elderly people in nursing homes often go without a good toothbrushing.
While it might be...
What if college athletes got paid? 3 questions answered
Jasmine Harris, Ursinus College
The California state legislature has approved a bill that allows college athletes to earn money through athletic endorsements starting in 2023....
