Schools fall short when it comes to helping students in grief – here’s how...
David Schonfeld, University of Southern California
An adolescent experiences the death of his mother after a lengthy illness.
When I ask what services he would like...
Medicaid work requirements: Where do they stand after the blue wave?
Simon F. Haeder, West Virginia University
The 2018 midterm elections have dealt a significant setback to President Trump’s agenda in the legislative arena.
However, there are...
Can your heart grow three sizes? A doctor reads ‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas’
Richard Gunderman, Indiana University
At the beginning of Dr. Seuss’ “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” the green, pot-bellied, feline-faced Grinch is a bitter, foul-tempered misanthrope...
How big bonuses for winning coaches became a tradition in college football
Jasmine Harris, Ursinus College
As college football bowl and playoff games unfold before a TV audience of millions, most of the attention will be on...
Beware of natural supplements for sex gain and weight loss
C. Michael White, University of Connecticut
Many consumers consider dietary supplements to be natural and, therefore, safe. In fact, the Council for Responsible Nutrition reported...
Is the FDA being Grinch-like in raising concerns about raw cookie dough?
Brian Zikmund-Fisher, University of Michigan
For many people, the holiday ritual of baking cookies isn’t complete without also eating some of the raw dough. In...
How to handle the return of a long-lost family member during the holidays
Annmarie Cano, Wayne State University
Humans are social animals who crave connection with others. It’s a drive that seems hard-wired into our systems so that...
More DREAMs come true in California: How tuition waivers opened doors for undocumented students
Federick J. Ngo, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
California decided to crack open the door to higher education a little more for undocumented students through...
