What do opponents of genetically modified foods really know about the science? What do opponents of genetically modified foods really know about the science? The study, published in Nature Human Behaviour, found that the strongest critics actually know less—a pattern similar for gene therapy, but not for climate change.
Can music improve anxiety and depression for people with memory disorders? Mary Javian, chair of career studies at the Curtis Institute, Tempy Small, a program participant, and Adam Pangburn, coordinator of community performance at Curtis, participated in a drum circle to close out the final “Creative Expression through Music” session. Nick DiBerardino (not pictured) lead the classes, which were coordinated by Penn graduate students Sarah Bujno and Matt Volpe (in the background). Can music improve anxiety and depression for people with memory disorders? That’s the aim of a recently completed pilot program connecting Penn Memory Center patients, Penn graduate students, and Curtis Institute musicians.
Black and Hispanic teens see risky behaviors on social media, but few actually post about them Black and Hispanic teens see risky behaviors on social media, but few actually post about them The research, from Penn Nursing and Annenberg, points to a need to change the feedback loop on these channels and to dispel myths about what constitutes normal behaviors.
A new, virtual tool in the very real fight against opioid overdoses Students in the Penn School of Nursing test out a virtual reality training for administering the drug Narcan in the event of an opioid overdose. Results from this experiment led researchers to conclude that such simulation sessions could be as effective for training health care providers on the topic as in-person simulation training sessions. A new, virtual tool in the very real fight against opioid overdoses Researchers from Penn Nursing and the Annenberg School have found that an immersive Narcan training video is as effective as in-person simulation trainings.
Does teen cannabis use lead to behavior problems—or vice versa? Does teen cannabis use lead to behavior problems—or vice versa? Research led by the Annenberg Public Policy Center finds that cannabis use among teens does not appear to lead to greater conduct problems or greater affiliation with other teens who smoke cannabis, which previous research had suggested to be possible.
Black and Hispanic Americans have a harder time quitting cigarettes. Will this Penn study find a way to help? Penn In the News Philadelphia Inquirer Black and Hispanic Americans have a harder time quitting cigarettes. Will this Penn study find a way to help? Researchers from the Perelman School of Medicine, led by Scott Halpern, are exploring better ways to support smoking cessation in black and Latino populations. “We’re confident that if we succeed in producing this evidence, health systems and payers will respond,” Halpern said. Penn study: Marijuana doesn’t cause bad behavior — it’s the other way around Penn In the News WHYY Radio (Philadelphia) Penn study: Marijuana doesn’t cause bad behavior — it’s the other way around A new study, co-authored by Dan Romer of the Annenberg Public Policy Center, has found that marijuana may not be the “gateway drug” it was once thought to be. “Previous research had suggested that using marijuana would lead to conduct problems,” said Romer. “We found the exact reverse.” Workplace pumping made easier Dare Henry-Moss, an adjunct fellow at the Center for Public Health Initiatives, developed a recommendation plan for improving lactation support for the University of Pennsylvania Health System, including conducting a needs assessment intended to guide standards for such spaces. Workplace pumping made easier Listening to employee feedback, Penn Medicine added hospital-grade pumps and doubled its lactation spaces, taking strides to help women meet their breastfeeding goals. Fighting IBS with behavioral therapy Penn In the News CNN Fighting IBS with behavioral therapy The School of Arts and Sciences’ Melissa Hunt was highlighted for her specialty treating IBS and other chronic gastrointestinal disorders with cognitive behavioral therapy. Sleep and exercise compete for people’s time Penn In the News Reuters Sleep and exercise compete for people’s time Mathias Basner of the Perelman School of Medicine has led a study that analyzed American Time Use Survey data to see how people spend their time. “We all have 24 hours in a day, so for the people who only sleep five or six hours, are they doing a healthy behavior or sitting in front of the TV eating chips?” said Basner. “We’ve been trying to identify activities that could be traded for more sleep.” Load More
Penn study: Marijuana doesn’t cause bad behavior — it’s the other way around Penn In the News WHYY Radio (Philadelphia) Penn study: Marijuana doesn’t cause bad behavior — it’s the other way around A new study, co-authored by Dan Romer of the Annenberg Public Policy Center, has found that marijuana may not be the “gateway drug” it was once thought to be. “Previous research had suggested that using marijuana would lead to conduct problems,” said Romer. “We found the exact reverse.” Workplace pumping made easier Dare Henry-Moss, an adjunct fellow at the Center for Public Health Initiatives, developed a recommendation plan for improving lactation support for the University of Pennsylvania Health System, including conducting a needs assessment intended to guide standards for such spaces. Workplace pumping made easier Listening to employee feedback, Penn Medicine added hospital-grade pumps and doubled its lactation spaces, taking strides to help women meet their breastfeeding goals. Fighting IBS with behavioral therapy Penn In the News CNN Fighting IBS with behavioral therapy The School of Arts and Sciences’ Melissa Hunt was highlighted for her specialty treating IBS and other chronic gastrointestinal disorders with cognitive behavioral therapy. Sleep and exercise compete for people’s time Penn In the News Reuters Sleep and exercise compete for people’s time Mathias Basner of the Perelman School of Medicine has led a study that analyzed American Time Use Survey data to see how people spend their time. “We all have 24 hours in a day, so for the people who only sleep five or six hours, are they doing a healthy behavior or sitting in front of the TV eating chips?” said Basner. “We’ve been trying to identify activities that could be traded for more sleep.” Load More
Workplace pumping made easier Dare Henry-Moss, an adjunct fellow at the Center for Public Health Initiatives, developed a recommendation plan for improving lactation support for the University of Pennsylvania Health System, including conducting a needs assessment intended to guide standards for such spaces. Workplace pumping made easier Listening to employee feedback, Penn Medicine added hospital-grade pumps and doubled its lactation spaces, taking strides to help women meet their breastfeeding goals.
Fighting IBS with behavioral therapy Penn In the News CNN Fighting IBS with behavioral therapy The School of Arts and Sciences’ Melissa Hunt was highlighted for her specialty treating IBS and other chronic gastrointestinal disorders with cognitive behavioral therapy. Sleep and exercise compete for people’s time Penn In the News Reuters Sleep and exercise compete for people’s time Mathias Basner of the Perelman School of Medicine has led a study that analyzed American Time Use Survey data to see how people spend their time. “We all have 24 hours in a day, so for the people who only sleep five or six hours, are they doing a healthy behavior or sitting in front of the TV eating chips?” said Basner. “We’ve been trying to identify activities that could be traded for more sleep.” Load More
Sleep and exercise compete for people’s time Penn In the News Reuters Sleep and exercise compete for people’s time Mathias Basner of the Perelman School of Medicine has led a study that analyzed American Time Use Survey data to see how people spend their time. “We all have 24 hours in a day, so for the people who only sleep five or six hours, are they doing a healthy behavior or sitting in front of the TV eating chips?” said Basner. “We’ve been trying to identify activities that could be traded for more sleep.”