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A round-up of Penn mentions in local, national, and international media.
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Like other banks before it, Wells Fargo pulls back from mortgage biz
Susan Wachter of the Wharton School says that banks’ shift away from involvement in the mortgage market has been driven by the growth of regulations on banks around mortgage lending.
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Justified force? Lower Merion traffic stop under investigation
David Rudovsky of Penn Carey Law says that both the driver and police were at fault in a recent Lower Merion traffic stop.
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How a voice from the past resonated with a Black woman medical student
Med student Jasmine Brown of the Perelman School of Medicine will be joined by alumna Arlene Bennett and Perelman’s Eve Higginbotham to discuss her upcoming book “Twice as Hard,” which recounts the stories of Black women who fought to become physicians.
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Your lack of motivation to exercise may be influenced by gut bacteria, researchers say
A study by Christoph Thaiss of the Perelman School of Medicine and colleagues found that gut microbes may contribute to lack of motivation to exercise.
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Tesla owners in China are furious over price cuts—here’s why protests became the answer
Z. John Zhang of the Wharton School says that price changes often draw the ire of Chinese consumers, especially when the long-term value of an asset like a car or apartment is affected.
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Penn scientists are honored for mRNA research used in COVID vaccines
Katalin Karikó and Drew Weissman of the Perelman School of Medicine have been named to the National Inventors Hall of Fame for their research on mRNA vaccines.
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Huge genomic study shows varicose veins’ links to height and weight
A study by Michael Levin of the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and colleagues found that genomic regions associated with height and obesity were linked to high risk of varicose veins.
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New leadership books by prominent women urge executives to go beyond the ‘tried and true’
Dean Erika H. James of the Wharton School discusses her recently co-authored book, “The Prepared Leader,” which provides a framework for how leaders can prepare for crisis.
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What should I eat or drink when I have a cold?
Colleen Tewksbury of the School of Nursing says that there isn’t strong enough evidence to recommend specific foods during a viral infection but suggests turning to hydrating and nourishing foods that are also comforting.
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Unpacking the myths of depression and suicide
Dan Romer of the Annenberg Public Policy Center says that media repetition of the holiday suicide myth may be well-intentioned but can actually be harmful to people in crisis.