Forced sterilization in California targeted Latina women
California’s eugenic sterilization program disproportionately targeted Latinos, and especially Latina women, new research finds.
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In bleak funding climate, academics turn to crowds to finance research
The crowd has wisdom, sure, but it also has capital. Now academics are turning to crowdfunding to finance their research.
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Race gap narrowing in prescription opioid use
While the nation’s ongoing opioid epidemic is often discussed as a white issue, new research indicates that prescription opioid use in black adults is just as high.
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Airbnb prices lower among minority hosts in San Francisco
Airbnb hosts who are Asian or Hispanic charge 8-10 percent less than white hosts on similar rental properties in San Francisco.
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Foodborne illness: Causes, identification and costs
Foodborne illness can hide in our favorite comestibles. Luckily, researchers are developing tools to identify outbreaks and mitigate risks.
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Oral health worse among undocumented immigrants
Immigrants to the United States who are not citizens are more likely to have worse oral health compared to natives and naturalized citizens.
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Data security: Research on privacy in the digital age
Research on consumer attitudes toward digital privacy and the practices of tech companies that shape data collection and use policies.
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CBD: Is it legal? Does it work? Research on the marijuana extract
Cannabidiol, a.k.a. CBD, is a marijuana extract associated with therapeutic benefits. We gathered research that evaluates these claims.
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Mayors’ views on health disparities documented in new study
Nearly one-third of mayors believe that city policies won’t lessen health disparities, according to new research from Drexel University.
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Bike sharing: Research on health effects, helmet use and equitable access
Research examining the health effects of bike sharing, distribution of access to these services, use of helmets and more.
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