Majority skeptical healthcare costs will fall anytime soon as Biden begins presidency
New West Health-Gallup survey finds new president faces a frustrated public reeling from pandemic, economic disruption and high healthcare costsCredit: ...
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World’s largest opinion survey on climate change: Majority call for wide-ranging action
UNDP's 'Peoples' Climate Vote' reflects views of over half the world's population after results processed by Oxford University; 64% believe climate change is a global emergencyCredit: UNDP ...
Spike in use of online communication apps could be driven by isolation during COVID-19
Credit: NTU Singapore The use of online messaging and social media apps among Singapore residents has spiked during the COVID-19 ...
Parents’ finances differently affected by having a child diagnosed with cancer
Credit: Mikael Wallerstedt Mothers and fathers of children diagnosed with cancer are affected financially in different ways. While mothers' incomes ...
$10M grant from Exact Sciences to support Stand Up to Cancer colorectal cancer initiative
New grant will fund colorectal cancer prevention research and public awareness efforts to increase screenings, with a focus on medically ...
Costs, COVID-19 risk and delays top older adults’ concerns about seeking emergency care
Findings could help hospitals improve emergency department care and follow-up for people aged 50 to 80Credit: University of Michigan Even ...
Life after COVID hospitalization: Study shows major lasting effects on health, work & more
Death, rehospitalization, and problems with basic activities, jobs, mental health and finances seen in many patients treated at 38 Michigan ...
New research highlights impact of COVID-19 on food security in Kenya and Uganda
CABI scientists have conducted new research highlighting the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on food security in Kenya and Uganda with ...
Words matter: Revealing ‘how’ restaurateurs land investors online
Study identifies effective linguistic styles for restaurant crowdfundingCredit: University of Houston Online crowdfunding is a multibillion dollar industry, but crafting ...
Socially isolated elderly more likely to use hospital and emergency room resources
Credit: Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers New Rochelle, NY, August 25, 2020--Those over age 65 who self-reported as socially isolated ...
Two UTA faculty members honored with UT System awards
Rasmussen and Robinson-Freeman recognized for teaching excellenceCredit: UT Arlington Two University of Texas at Arlington faculty members--Stephanie Rasmussen, associate professor ...
Many states lack election flexibility needed to address pandemic safety concerns
Time is running out for balancing issues of safety, integrity and accessCredit: RAND Corp. Many states continue to lack the ...
Social distancing varies by income in US
Poorer communities face double burden during pandemic as they stay home lessCredit: J.Weill et. al. Wealthier communities went from being ...
National funds advance helping hands kitchen garden at the UT Gardens, Knoxville
Produce donated to local food banksCredit: Image by H. Jones, courtesy UTIA. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - The U.S. Botanic Garden and ...