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The Ever-Expanding Definition of 'Diversity'
February 29, 2012 — Diversity has become a goal for all sorts of institutions -- but what it means may depend on who you ask. A new study finds that people's ideologies help determine what they count as ... > full story -
Sickle Cell Anemia Stroke Prevention Efforts May Have Decreased Racial Disparities
February 2, 2012 — The disparity in stroke-related deaths among black and white children dramatically narrowed after prevention strategies changed to include ultrasound screening and chronic blood transfusions for ... > full story -
Most People Fudge Numbers on Weight and Height Surveys
January 27, 2012 — When people in the U.S. are asked to provide their weight for research surveys, they underestimate their weight and overestimate their height, despite numerous public reports about increasing rates ... > full story -
Working Moms: Looking for More Than a Paycheck
January 24, 2012 — Working mothers may be busy, but they like it that way. A recent study of employed moms finds that most would work even if they didn't have to, but they're also looking for new ways to negotiate the ... > full story -
Discrimination May Harm Your Health
January 12, 2012 — Racial discrimination may be harmful to your health, according to new research. In the study, the authors examined data containing measures of social class, race and perceived discriminatory behavior ... > full story -
Diagnosis, Treatment of Depression Among Elderly Depend on Racial, Cultural Factors
December 21, 2011 — Despite improvements to diagnostic tools and therapies in the two last decades, significant disparities in the diagnosis and treatment of depression remain, according to new ... > full story -
National Pride Brings Happiness, but What You're Proud of Matters
December 9, 2011 — Research shows that feeling good about your country also makes you feel good about your own life -- and many people take that as good news. But a political scientist and a sociologist suspected that ... > full story -
Language May Be Dominant Social Marker for Young Children
December 1, 2011 — Children's reasoning about language and race can take unexpected turns, according to researchers, who found that for younger white children in particular, language can loom larger than race in ... > full story -
Racial and Ethnic Variations in Substance-Related Disorders Among Adolescents
November 7, 2011 — Substance use is widespread among adolescents in the United States, particularly among those of Native American, white, Hispanic and multiple race/ethnicity, and these groups are also ... > full story -
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First-Time Divorce Rate Tied to Education, Race
November 3, 2011 — New research shows there is substantial variation in the first-time divorce rate when it is broken down by race and education. But, there is also evidence that a college degree has a protective ... > full story
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