Category: People & Culture

  • Study Finds Education, Wealth and Occupation Impact Cognitive Health in Seniors

    Socioeconomic factors, such as education, occupation and wealth, significantly influence the risk of developing cognitive impairment and the likelihood of recovery, a new study by University College London (UCL) researchers reveals. The study, published in Scientific Reports, tracked 8,442 adults aged 50 and above in England over a decade, from 2008 to 2019. It examined…

  • New Study Reveals How Social Observation Influences Risky Decision-Making

    People adjust their choices between safe and risky decisions based on their perception of an observer’s opinion, according to new research from the Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST). Published as a Reviewed Preprint in eLife, the study presents a nuanced understanding of social decision-making. Unlike previous studies suggesting that people universally make…

  • Airbnb Rentals Linked to Higher Crime Rates in London: Cambridge and Penn Study

    A comprehensive study by the University of Cambridge and the University of Pennsylvania has revealed a troubling correlation between the proliferation of Airbnb rentals and increased crime rates in London neighborhoods. The research, published in the journal Criminology, presents compelling data indicating that a surge in short-term lettings may contribute to higher incidents of robberies…

  • University of Michigan to Study Impact of School-Based Firearm Storage Campaign

    In an effort to combat firearm injuries and deaths among children, researchers from the University of Michigan are set to evaluate a school-based secure firearm storage campaign. The initiative, funded by a nearly $1 million grant from the National Institute of Justice and led by End Gun Violence Michigan, aims to ensure firearms are stored…

  • Breakthrough Study Reveals How Couples Can Better Cope With Rheumatoid Arthritis

    A new study led by Flinders University has unveiled critical insights into how couples manage life when faced with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), revealing that those who cope together experience reduced psychological distress and enhanced relationship quality. The findings, published in The Journal of Rheumatology, emphasize the significance of dyadic coping — where couples collaboratively address…

  • New Study Shows California’s Proposition 65 Reduces Exposure to Toxic Chemicals Nationwide

    As the concern over toxic chemicals in everyday products continues to grow, a recent study highlights the effectiveness of California’s Proposition 65 in reducing harmful exposures. Published in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives, the study reveals significant reductions in toxic chemical levels in people’s bodies, both in California and nationwide, following the listing of these…

  • New Poll Reveals Deep-Rooted Political Divisions: Nearly Half of Americans View Opposing Party as Evil 

    In a startling revelation, recent polling data from Johns Hopkins University’s SNF Agora Institute indicates that nearly 50% of the U.S. electorate views members of the opposing political party as “downright evil.” These findings underscore the deepening political polarization in the United States as the nation gears up for the 2024 presidential election. The survey,…

  • International Study Reveals Socioeconomic Barriers in Nature Connectedness 

    In an eye-opening international study, a team of over 250 researchers from more than 60 countries revealed that socioeconomic and demographic factors significantly influence people’s connection and exposure to nature. Led by Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) and published in the Journal of Environmental Psychology, the study evaluated responses from 56,968 adults aged 18 to 99…

  • Study Highlights Rising Use of Naloxone by Good Samaritans Amidst Opioid Crisis

    As the opioid crisis continues to grip the nation, a new study underscores the vital role that untrained bystanders play in reversing overdoses. Researchers from The Ohio State University College of Medicine and College of Public Health, in collaboration with the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians, have revealed a 43.5% increase in the use…

  • Why People Think They’re Always Right

    If you find yourself confidently asserting your opinion in a debate, a new study reveals you might be more mistaken than you think. Researchers from The Ohio State University, Johns Hopkins University and Stanford University have identified an intriguing human tendency they call the “illusion of information adequacy.” This phenomenon leads people to believe they…