Black children more likely to die after surgery
Death after surgery is more than twice as likely for black children than white children. New models indicate differing risk factors.
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Safe injection sites’ role in the opioid epidemic
New research indicates that safe injection sites help people who use drugs access treatment.
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Gun violence prevention in schools: Strategies and effects
What are schools doing to prepare against gun violence? We’ve gathered research on strategies and effects.
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Playing with your food: New research on GMOs
Genetically engineered corn has a higher yield than similar non-GE varieties and lower levels of commonly occurring toxins.
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When the economy suffers, so does personal health
An unhealthy economy might portend bad news for physical and mental health.
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Cruising into a driverless future: Research on autonomous vehicles
This research roundup looks at automated vehicles, including findings on potential benefits, safety concerns, public opinion and policy implications.
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From best friend to therapist: Research on emotional support animals
It turns out pigs can fly. And turtles and dogs, but maybe not peacocks or hamsters. As some household (and exotic) pets receive promotions to more clinical roles as emotional
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FDA labels kratom an opioid. What is it?
Research on the history, pharmacology and toxicology of kratom, a “herbal high” that’s new to the U.S.
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Advances in Alzheimer’s research
Two new studies present promising findings for early detection of and intervention for Alzheimer’s disease.
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Grant review that focuses on researcher credentials favors men
When research grant proposals are evaluated mainly on the credentials of the researcher, and not the proposal itself, there is a bias in favor of men.
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