Society & Community
Health and wellness are broader than the individual. Here's a collection of research at the society and community levels.
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The bacterial composition of our genital microbiome is as unique as we are, and it's transferred during sex, according to new research. Just like a fingerprint, the ‘sexome’ may help identify sexual offenders, even in cases where a condom is used. -
A study comparing people in monogamous relationships with those in non-monogamous ones has found that both types are on par insofar as satisfaction is concerned. It suggests the need for greater recognition of and respect for diverse relationships.
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March 21, 2024 | Paul McClureAmericans aged 25-65 years are dying at far higher rates than their peers from other high-income countries, even surpassing death rates in Central and Eastern Europe. A new study examines what's caused the three-decade rise in midlife mortality. -
April 17, 2019 | Rich HaridyPreliminary measles surveillance data released by the WHO has revealed a stark surge in global cases over the first three months of 2019. The data indicates measles cases are 300 percent higher than at the same time in 2018, with major outbreaks currently occurring in a dozen different countries. -
August 16, 2018 | Rich HaridyA new study from UC Berkeley investigated the relationship between poor sleep and loneliness finding people tend to withdraw and avoid social interaction after even a single night’s disrupted sleep, and what's more, those feelings could be contagious. -
August 07, 2017 | Nick LavarsIs loneliness a silent killer? Things like obesity and smoking are well established and clear contributors to the risk of premature mortality, but according to a new study, the impacts of chronic social isolation may pose a similar threat. -
March 03, 2009 | Mike HanlonIn rich societies, poorer people have shorter lives and suffer more from almost every social problem. Likewise, large inequalities of income are often regarded