It wasn't just Trump: Four years later, politics still make people sick
2020 surveys show huge numbers of Americans perceive that politics exact a chronic negative toll on their health.
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Joseph Shavit
- Dec 8, 2021
College-in-prison program significantly reduces the tendency of criminals to reoffend
A new study sought to determine the effects of a college-in-prison program, the Bard Prison Initiative (BPI).
Joseph Shavit
- Dec 2, 2021
More than 200,000 deaths can be annually prevented if countries support more urban cycling
Biking plays a significant role in urban areas and has been suggested as a tool to promote public health.
Joseph Shavit
- Nov 25, 2021
Free green services could substantially reduce emissions
Using carbon tax revenue to fund free green electricity and public transport could significantly reduce households’ greenhouse gas emissions
Joseph Shavit
- Nov 11, 2021
Police watch your social media posts. Invasion of privacy or fair game?
Since MySpace was launched in 2003, police have monitored social media searching for suspects and trying to predict crime trends.
Joseph Shavit
- Nov 4, 2021
Why sugary drink taxes aren’t effective -- and how to change that
Sugary drink taxes only reduce purchasing if price tags at stores mention that consumers are paying that tax when they buy the drink.
Joseph Shavit
- Nov 4, 2021
Hand washing and sanitizing not enough: Close that toilet lid after flushing!
Researchers assessed 38 different studies from 13 countries on the risk of infectious disease transmission in public washrooms.
Joseph Shavit
- Oct 29, 2021
EXPLAINER: Why are schools revisiting gifted education?
NYC officials announced plans this month for its school system, the country's largest, to phase out gifted and talented student programs.
Joseph Shavit
- Oct 25, 2021
Imagine if there were zero traffic fatalities in cities across America
Across the United States each year, there are roughly 5,000 pedestrian deaths and 800 bicyclist deaths.
Joseph Shavit
- Oct 20, 2021
Australian government announces payment to assist women escaping family violence
A one-off payment of $5,000 from the Australian federal government will be available to women escaping violent relationships.
Joseph Shavit
- Oct 16, 2021
New opportunities to mitigate climate change to promote human health
A new report involving an Exeter expert shows how action to mitigate climate chance could promote human health.