When it comes to the economy, bad news hits people harder than good news
Our personal well-being is more than twice as sensitive to economic decline as it is to economic growth, according to a new study.
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Stores market sugary drinks more heavily on days when SNAP benefits are issued
Stores market sugary drinks more heavily during Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefit issuance days, according to a new study.
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Gardens at school might boost availability of vegetables at home
Having a garden at school might influence whether vegetables are available to children at home, a forthcoming study finds.
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Older teens less likely to think sexting would get them in trouble
Most youth know sexting involving minors is a crime, but older teenagers are less likely to think they’d get in trouble for sharing or receiving sexually suggestive images of themselves or other teens, new research finds.
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Multidrug-resistant tuberculosis: What journalists need to know
As the threat of MDR TB and XDR TB continues to grow, Journalist’s Resource has gathered information for reporters looking to learn more about the global epidemic.
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Covering climate change: What reporters get wrong and how to get it right
Elizabeth Arnold explains how public apathy about climate change is partly journalists’ fault and offers tips to improve their coverage.
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Reporting on data security and privacy: Tips from Dipayan Ghosh
Privacy engineer Dipayan Ghosh offers tips to help journalists improve their coverage of data security and privacy issues, including the GDPR.
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E-cigarettes aren’t better at helping smokers quit than other strategies
E-cigarettes don’t help smokers quit more than other interventions, though financial incentives do, a new study in the New England Journal of Medicine finds.
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Primary voters aren’t that different from general election voters
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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Newborns’ exposure to drugs: Discrepancies in mandatory reporting
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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