Rich American seniors are getting healthier, leaving the poor behind
More seniors are reporting good health in recent years, but gains are primarily among more advantaged groups.
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Hurricanes drive immigration to the US
Data reveal how hurricanes affect migration, and what it means for US immigration policy.
Does marijuana affect your sleep?
Many hope that marijuana will help their insomnia. A sleep psychologist examines the evidence.
‘Is truth overrated?’ What the experts say
We gave four scholars from different disciplines a chance to offer their opinions on this important question.
Siapa menghindari seks, dan mengapa?
Seks bagian penting kehidupan manusia, tapi banyak orang menghindarinya. Umumnya rasa takut, kekerasan di masa lalu, dan agama alasannya, tapi sebenarnya kesehatan Anda secara umum juga berpengaruh.
How corporate CEOs found their political voice
CEOs used to stay steadfastly neutral on divisive social and political issues. Those days are over, meaning today’s chief executive increasingly resembles Che Guevera.
Older victims of Hurricane Harvey may need special attention as Texas recovers
Evacuations and disruptions to health care during and after disasters like Hurricane Harvey are serious threats for older adults, who may need support well after relief operations end.
Red team-blue team? Debating climate science should not be a cage match
Why assembling two teams to debate climate change is all about political spectacle and sowing doubt – and has nothing to do with actual climate science.
Disasters can harm older adults long after storms have passed
New research shows that older people are especially at risk during and after natural disasters, and may need medical help or other support well after relief operations end.
How welfare’s work requirements can deepen and prolong poverty: Rose’s story
Only very low-income Americans who are working or looking for work are eligible for federal, time-limited welfare dollars. This restriction doesn't always help them get back on their feet.
Nutrient pollution: Voluntary steps are failing to shrink algae blooms and dead zones
Nitrogen and phosphorus are polluting US waters, creating algae blooms and dead zones. New research confirms that voluntary steps are failing in the Gulf of Mexico and unlikely to work in Lake Erie.
Why crowds aren’t always wise: Lessons from mini-flash crashes on Wall Street
New research suggests mini-crashes, in which the price of a single stock or commodity temporarily goes haywire, may be unstoppable.
Who’s avoiding sex, and why
Sex is an important part of life, but many people avoid it. Fear, former abuse and religion are common reasons, but you may be surprised to know how your overall health also leads to avoidance.
The Library of Congress opened its catalogs to the world. Here’s why it matters
Catalog data are a library's most important map to knowledge. What does it mean that
the Library of Congress just released 25 million records to the public?
How to make sure we all benefit when nonprofits patent technologies like CRISPR
Holding patents can be a lucrative and powerful position to be in. Here's a proposal for how nonprofit patent holders can do more for the common good – and live up to their end of the tax break bargain.
As academic hospitals lower mortality rates, should insurers reconsider excluding them?
Many academic medical centers are facing increasing financial pressure as insurers create so-called narrow networks, but a recent study of mortality data may lead insurers to reconsider.
How ‘Game of Thrones’ became TV’s first global blockbuster
A unique set of circumstances allowed HBO to beat Netflix to the punch.
Lessons for first responders on the front lines of terrorism
Given the persistent risk of terrorist attacks and large-scale accidents, it's more critical than ever for EMTs, police, firefighters and others to learn from the past.
Is Trump actually popular in Poland?
A historian who studies Poland witnesses the president’s visit to Warsaw, and casts a skeptical eye at the crowd that took in the president’s speech.
If we stopped emitting greenhouse gases right now, would we stop climate change?
Set aside the politics. If by some miracle we turned off carbon emissions immediately, how would the climate respond?
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Holcim (US) Professor at the Ross School of Business and Education Director at the Graham Sustainability Institute, University of Michigan
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PhD student in Education & Psychology, University of Michigan
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Associate Professor of Health Behavior and Health Education, Associate Director of the Center for Bioethics and Social Sciences in Medicine, University of Michigan
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Adjunct Clinical Professor of Law, University of Michigan
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Clinical Assistant Professor, University of Michigan
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Assistant Professor of Neurological Surgery and Anaesthesiology, University of Michigan
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John G. Searle Assistant Professor, University of Michigan
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Clinical Lecturer in Neurology, University of Michigan
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PhD Candidate, University of Michigan
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Director, Collaborative Technologies Laboratory, University of Michigan
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Assistant Professor of Public Policy, University of Michigan
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Director, University of Michigan Energy Institute, University of Michigan
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Seth Bonder Collegiate Professor of Engineering, University of Michigan
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Associate Professor, University of Michigan
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Associate Professor of Public Policy and Women's Studies, University of Michigan
