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The Bigger the Group, the Smaller the Chance of Interracial Friendship
April 15, 2013 The larger the group, the smaller the chance of forming interracial friendships, a new study ... > full story -
Gene Linked to Nearly Twice Alzheimer's Risk in African-Americans
April 9, 2013 African-Americans with a variant of the ABCA7 gene have almost double the risk of developing late-onset Alzheimer’s disease compared with African-Americans who lack the ... > full storyMore: -
Female Students Just as Successful as Males in Math and Science, Asian-Americans Outperform All
March 29, 2013 While compared to men, women continue to be underrepresented in math and science courses and careers. Is this disparity a true reflection of male and female student ability? According to a new study, ... > full story -
Language Used in Immigration Debates May Be as Important as the Policies
March 28, 2013 The language activists and politicians use in immigration debates may be as important as the policies they are debating when it comes to long-term effects, according to the author of a new study in ... > full story -
Nearly 1 in 4 Women With Breast Cancer Report PTSD Symptoms, Study Finds
February 28, 2013 Nearly one in four women (23 percent) newly diagnosed with breast cancer reported symptoms consistent with PTSD shortly after diagnosis, with increased risk among black and Asian women, according to ... > full story -
Same-Sex Cohabitors Less Healthy Than Those in Heterosexual Marriages, Study Suggests
February 27, 2013 Same-sex cohabitors report worse health than people of the same socioeconomic status who are in heterosexual marriages, according to a new study, which may provide fuel for gay marriage ... > full storyMore: -
Facial Structure May Predict Endorsement of Racial Prejudice
February 13, 2013 The structure of a man's face may indicate his tendency to express racially prejudiced beliefs, according to new ... > full story -
Southern Diet Could Raise Your Risk of Stroke
February 7, 2013 Eating lots of Southern cuisine is linked to increased stroke risk. A Southern-style diet includes fried foods, organ meats, sugary drinks and a lot of salt. African-Americans are five times more ... > full story -
Asians Are Far More Likely Than Anglos to Be College-Educated
February 7, 2013 Asians (about 60 percent) are much more likely to be college-educated than Anglos (under 40 percent), according to the Houston Area Asian ... > full story -
Attitudes Toward HPV Vaccination for Boys
January 29, 2013 A new study has found that low-income and minority parents/guardians were receptive toward vaccinating boys against Human Papilloma Virus. However, racial/ethnic differences emerged in attitudes ... > full story
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