This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Steven DeKosky and Todd Golde, researchers studying Alzheimer’s, discuss new studies that are showing promise for diagnosing potential symptoms of this disease early enough to delay or…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • According to a new study, the rates of autism in children of racial minorities is increasing and surpassing those of white children. • Researchers say that…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • A study from the University of Washington interviewed 22 self-identified women of color, revealing that they believed interactions with doctors and nurses were misleading and biased. …
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • It has been difficult to research the health benefits of organic food consumption. However, this recent study sheds light on how to improve the process of…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Education Dive touches on the rising concerns associated with teen vaping and explains that these health dangers have sparked numerous lawsuits against vaping companies. Educators need…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Schools and local leaders must address decaying school facilities that pose a health threat to students. • If the Rebuild America’s Public Schools Act passes, it…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Elizabeth Chuck reports that some hospitals are turning to implicit bias training to combat the disturbingly high maternal mortality rate of black women. There is not yet…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • A recent survey revealed that public attitudes toward science and health are mostly positive, and 70 percent of respondents said they trust doctors and scientists. However,…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Jackie Marchildon reports that North Battleford, Saskatchewan is using needle vending machines to combat HIV and STI outbreaks. • How can funders work to reduce public health concerns…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Laud Anthony Basing, a biomedical engineering research graduate at Purdue University, has developed a rapid diagnostic saliva swab test to identify yaws, an often overlook neglected tropical disease.…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Writing for On the Pulse, Lyra Fontaine addresses the rise in teen vaping in the US, states the risks associated with the addictive habit, and how parents can…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Toby Fricker discusses the importance of ending open defecation in Afghanistan and how culturally appropriate strategies can make it happen. • Will these techniques work in other places?…