How meth became an epidemic in America, and what’s happening now that it’s faded...
William Garriott, Drake University
Rural America has long suffered from an epidemic of methamphetamine use, which accounts for thousands...
New studies suggest millions with mild cognitive impairment go undiagnosed, often until it’s too late
Soeren Mattke, University of Southern California and Ying Liu, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences
Mild cognitive...
Asthma meds have become shockingly unaffordable − but relief may be on the way
Ana Santos Rutschman, Villanova School of Law
The price of asthma medication has soared in the U.S. over the...
Free school meals for all may reduce childhood obesity, while easing financial and logistical...
Anna Localio, University of Washington and Jessica Jones-Smith, University of Washington
School meals are critical to child health. Research...
A Barbie dollhouse and a field trip led me to become an architect −...
Lauren Matchison, University of Southern California
As a kid growing up in the suburbs of St. Louis, Missouri, in...
Why some people talk very fast and others … take … their … time...
Michelle Devereaux, Kennesaw State University and Chris C. Palmer, Kennesaw State University
Pop culture abounds with examples of very...
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Seth T. Kannarr, University of Tennessee
Uncommon Courses is an occasional series from The Conversation...
How effective are public service announcements? Three scholars weigh in
Holli H. Seitz, Mississippi State University; Jessica Myrick, Penn State, and Sara C. Doan, Michigan State University
When Erek...
