Voters who turn out for primary elections often are characterized as party extremists responsible for nominating candidates with ideologically extreme views. But a new analysis finds that these voters may not be much different from those who participate in general elections.
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A new study records discrepancies in the reporting of cases of newborn exposure to illicit substances to state agencies in Illinois.
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Tom Wheeler discusses the U.S. Senate vote to preserve net neutrality.
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An emerging body of research indicates that in some instances, patients fare better under the medical care of women.
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Many hair products used by black women and children contain unlisted chemicals that can interfere with the body’s natural hormones.
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Tips from Shorenstein fellow Sarah Smarsh on how reporters can improve their coverage of rural America.
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This sampling of research examines urban renewal efforts and how vacant and abandoned buildings affect local property values, crime and health.
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While research has shown boys tend to earn higher scores on standardized math tests and girls do better in reading and language arts, a new study suggests test format is partly to blame.
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Lyme disease, a bacterial infection spread through ticks, has been linked in a study to a new concern: obsessive-compulsive symptoms (OCS).
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What is the microbiome? We highlight recent research on the unique communities of trillions of bacteria that we all host.
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