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How Stereotypes Can Lead To Success, Psychologists Explain
April 21, 2008 — Stereotypes can boost as well as hinder our chances of success, according to psychologists. They argue that the power of stereotypes to affect our performance should not be ... > full story -
Older People Are Nation's Happiest: Baby Boomers Less Happy Than Other Generational Groups
April 16, 2008 — Americans grow happier as they grow older, according to a new study that is one of the most thorough examinations of happiness ever done in America. The study also found that baby boomers are not as ... > full story -
Discrimination Varies By Gender And Race
April 2, 2008 — Men are more likely to tolerate discrimination than women, however both sexes tend to accept prejudice against poorly educated immigrants and Arab-American airplane ... > full story -
Fear Of Messing Up May Undermine Interracial Contact
April 1, 2008 — A new study suggests that whites who are particularly worried about appearing racist seem to suffer from anxiety that instinctively may cause them to avoid interaction with blacks in the first place. ... > full story -
Young Black Men Are At Higher Risk Of Suicide Than Their White Counterparts, Study Suggests
March 31, 2008 — A study examining suicide rates and pre-suicide clinical symptoms in people from different ethnic groups, has found that rates of suicide vary between ethnic groups with young black men aged 13 to 24 ... > full story -
Americans Living Longer, Enjoying Greater Health And Prosperity, But Important Disparities Remain
March 27, 2008 — A unique, new federal report highlights important health and economic gains for older Americans, but describes a number of areas where improvements have not been shared equally. The demographics of ... > full story -
Weight Bias Is As Prevalent As Racial Discrimination, Study Suggests
March 27, 2008 — Discrimination against overweight people is as common as racial discrimination, according to a Yale analysis. The study also revealed that women are twice as likely as men to report weight ... > full story -
Hispanics With Clogged Arteries At Greatest Risk Of Stroke, Heart Attack, Study Shows
March 19, 2008 — Hispanics who have even a small amount of plaque build-up in the neck artery that supplies blood to the brain are up to four times more likely to suffer or die from a stroke or heart attack than ... > full story -
Family Communication Impacts Attitude About Genetic Counseling/testing For Breast Cancer
March 18, 2008 — Whether or not relatives talk about the family's history of cancer significantly impacts attitudes and knowledge about genetic counseling and testing for those at moderate risk of developing breast ... > full story -
Disease Leads To Vision Loss More Often In Blacks, Study Shows
March 10, 2008 — Black people are more likely to lose vision as a result of idiopathic intracranial hypertension, or increased pressure in the brain, according to a new study. The cause of idiopathic intracranial ... > full story
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