Does work improve health?
Research on the relationship between employment and health sheds light on the proposed rationale behind work requirements as an eligibility condition for Medicaid.
Expert Commentary
How minimum-wage increases squeeze the poor
Grocery stores raise prices to offset hikes in the minimum wage, a new study suggests. Poor households are impacted most.
Expert Commentary
The “tampon tax”: Should states tax feminine hygiene products?
A collection of research and resources to help journalists write about the so-called “tampon tax,” or sales taxes charged on feminine hygiene products.
Expert Commentary
People don’t remember changing their minds
People who change their beliefs tend not to recall their initial, opposing beliefs.
Expert Commentary
Losing it: Research on weight loss
For as many diet plans as there are, even more research on weight loss exists. This roundup selects new and relevant findings in the field.
Expert Commentary
Is your smartphone making you unhappy?
Smartphones are distracting. New research shows this distraction can lead to boredom, antisocial behavior and unhappiness.
Expert Commentary
What would nursing homes do with more money?
As Medicaid reimbursement rates increase, nursing homes add more licensed staff per resident, improving quality of care, a new model suggests.
Expert Commentary
Top 10 research studies on digital news, social media in 2017
We spotlight 10 of the most compelling academic studies published in 2017, which delve into meaty topics such as venture-backed startups, artificial intelligence and the spread of disinformation.
Expert Commentary
Proactive mental health care reduces preventable hospitalizations
Communities with local health departments that promote and provide mental health care have lower rates of preventable hospitalizations.
Expert Commentary
“Don’t name them” – Criminologist asks journalists to help stop mass shootings
Criminologist Adam Lankford has found that mass shooters and suicide bombers are looking for fame. In an interview with JR, he asks journalists not to honor them, not to publish their names and pictures.
Expert Commentary