This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • A genetic discovery in worms suggests there may be molecular switches controlling lifespan and healthspan, separately. • How can we improve human healthspan? What other factors…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • New research uncovers the molecular action that enables cilantro to effectively delay certain seizures common in epilepsy and other diseases. • Do neurological disorders get enough attention…
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: • Joan M. Cook and Amy Ellis explain the unique stigma attached to sexual abuse for gay and bi men and how it hurts their health. • How…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Jessica Colarossi reports that research has found that LGBT people – especially women – fare worse than their straight counterparts when it comes to cancer. • How…
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: • Stanford Social Innovation Review highlights 10 pitfalls and promising practices drawn from experimentation with quality-improvement methods and performance management in health care. • How can these lessons help…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • This 360 Magazine article profiles RespectAbility founder Jennifer Laszlo Mizrahi, who puts organizations on the spot if they fall short on equality for people with disabilities. •…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • A new study by the RAND Corporation confirms that campus mental health support groups have a positive impact on student mental health and well-being. • How can…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Alex Smith reports that flooding and extreme weather caused by climate change may cause Missouri’s mosquito population to grow, bringing disease that the state is unprepared to cope…