Survey dissects U.S. healthcare spending over the decades
Diabetes, heart disease and back pain are the priciest ailments in the United States, a new survey has found. And the cost of healthcare is rising far faster than inflation.
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Who are gun owners and do they undergo background checks?
Millions of Americans acquire their guns without undergoing a background check, but a new survey suggests the proportion may be falling.
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College grade inflation: Why are GPAs rising in the U.S.?
What is behind college grade inflation? A new study finds students are enrolling in easier subjects, while some soft professors may be handing out undeserved high marks.
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Housing prices and affordability: Where to find data
This tip sheet offers advice on how to find and understand housing market data from government and private sources.
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Claiming credit for foreign aid helps politicians hold power
Politicians in developing democracies appear more likely to win reelection if they claim to have secured foreign aid, even if they had nothing to do with it.
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Lead emissions from planes may be costing billions in lost earnings
Airplanes are now the largest source of lead pollution in the United States. Americans hurt by lead exposure may be losing billions in lost wages.
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Neighborhood crime linked to premature birth, low birthweights for babies
Living in a crime-prone neighborhood can be stressful. Researchers in Scotland have found a connection between premature births and low birthweights.
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Student bullying on school buses: Comparing teen boys and girls
Boys who ride the bus to school have a greater chance of being bullied than those using other transportation. But girls are generally more likely to be bullied.
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First national survey of lesbian, gay and bisexual teens finds risky behavior
Lesbian, gay and bisexual adolescents suffer significantly higher rates of violence and engage in riskier behavior than their straight peers, according to an unprecedented survey from the CDC.
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The good and the bad of plastic bag bans: Research review
Government bans on lightweight plastic shopping bags have spread in recent years amid fears about plastic’s negative impact on the environment. But alternatives are not necessarily better.
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