Lisa Marshall
Life expectancy in the United States plunged by nearly two years in 2020, the largest decline since World War II, new Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder research shows. Among some racial minorities, the decline was twice that of whites; and compared to 16 wealthy peer countries, the U.S. decline was 8.5 times worse.
New research shows pregnant women exposed to higher levels of air pollution have babies who grow unusually fast in the first months after birth, putting on excess fat that puts them at risk of obesity and related diseases later in life.
A study including data from more than 840,000 people found that going to bed and waking up an hour earlier was associated with 23% lower risk of depression.
Some worry the science was rushed. Others question whether the benefits outweigh the risks. Here's what Teresa Foley, a teaching professor of distinction in integrative physiology, tells students, acquaintances and family who are hesitant.
In 2009, Colorado launched an ambitious initiative that enabled federally-funded Title X clinics to provide a broad array of birth control options for free or at a low cost. A new study shows the program significantly boosted graduation rates in the state, enabling 3,800 more women to get a diploma.
A new documentary debuting this week on PBS centers around the efforts of Chuck Plunkett, now director of Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØNews Corps, to push back against newsroom layoffs around the country and save local journalism.
A new study of mask compliance across 53 campuses, including Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder, suggests that while there's some room for improvement, college students are listening to public health advice and wearing face coverings.
What made Tuesday’s verdict so unique, and will it lead to lasting change? In this Q&A, three Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder experts in law; sociology, crime trends and policing; and Africana studies and criminology give their takes.
More than 70% of neurological diseases, including Alzheimer's disease and the concussion-related disorder CTE, are believed to be fueled by protein clusters called tau aggregates. A new study sheds light on how they damage brain cells, and could ultimately lead to new therapies for such "tauopathies."
Grief, anger, powerlessness and worry––in a tragic event, all of these emotions are valid and some may feel all of them over time, says Sona Dimidjian, director of the Renée Crown Wellness Institute. Learn more.