Storybooks Could Be an Early Source of Gender Stereotypes for Children
Studies have shown that by age 2, children have already started to develop beliefs about gender, including stereotypes that boys are better at math...
How serious is the omicron variant? Here’s what you need to know
If you’re experiencing COVID fatigue—apathy towards media coverage of the pandemic, not actual symptoms—you may want to brace yourself because this virus does not...
Heart Disease-Protective Diabetes Drug Not Used Equitably, Penn Study Finds
A medication typically used for treating diabetes, glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RA), could also be used to prevent cardiovascular disease and major cardiovascular...
New study identifies most effective face-mask practices to reduce spread of infection
Findings from a new study published today provide guidance for increasing the effectiveness of face masks to reduce the spread of respiratory infectious pathogens including SARS-CoV-2....
5 Easy Ways to Enhance Digestive Health
As your social schedule picks up steam and you attend more social gatherings and celebrations, you may find yourself with an unexpected issue: digestive...
A daily dose of yoghurt could be the go-to food to manage high blood...
Whether it’s a dollop on your morning cereal or a simple snack on the go, a daily dose of yoghurt could be the next...
The Omicron Variant: What We Know So Far
Just as families are making holiday plans and vaccines are rolling out for children ages 5 to 11, the world is suddenly on high...
Black older Americans have lower prevalence of hearing loss than their white peers
Black Americans 65 years and older have much better hearing than their White counterparts, according to a recent study published in the Journal of Speech,...
5 Ways to Stay Balanced During the Busy Holiday Season
As bright and joyful as the holidays can be, the hustle and bustle of the season can also leave people feeling overwhelmed. Remembering to...
Poverty, racism and the public health crisis in America
Although extreme poverty in the United States is low by global standards, the U.S. has the worst index of health and social problems as...
