Many Gen Zers deal with higher rates of mental health challenges and firearm suicides, according to a new report WHYY (Philadelphia) Many Gen Zers deal with higher rates of mental health challenges and firearm suicides, according to a new report PIK Professor Desmond Patton says that more young people are speaking openly about mental health, especially on social media. College of Arts and Sciences first-year Anvesha Guru says that cultural attitudes about guns and mental health need more than a simple shift.
Cardiac arrest in athletes did not increase during pandemic, study finds NBC News Cardiac arrest in athletes did not increase during pandemic, study finds Neel Chokshi of the Perelman School of Medicine says that cardiac arrest can happen at any time, not necessarily during actual exercise or strenuous activity.
Could Trump really return DOGE savings to taxpayers? Los Angeles Times Could Trump really return DOGE savings to taxpayers? John Dilulio Jr. of the School of Arts & Sciences says that eliminating the entire federal civilian workforce would leave in place about 95% of all federal spending and the $34 trillion national debt.
Are cats at risk of bird flu? What pet owners can do to protect their cats WHYY (Philadelphia) Are cats at risk of bird flu? What pet owners can do to protect their cats Stephen Cole of the School of Veterinary Medicine says that avian flu is risky and fairly fatal for cats, though the number of documented feline cases has so far been low.
Why am I shaking for no reason? A doctor explains the phenomenon Huffington Post (U.K.) Why am I shaking for no reason? A doctor explains the phenomenon According to Penn Medicine, essential tremor is a condition that affects the nervous system, causing involuntary and rhythmic shaking or trembling.
Two cities tried basic income for formerly incarcerated people. Participants felt more food secure but struggled to pay for housing Business Insider Two cities tried basic income for formerly incarcerated people. Participants felt more food secure but struggled to pay for housing The Center for Guaranteed Income Research at the School of Social Policy & Practice published pilot results from basic income programs among formerly incarcerated residents of Gainesville, Florida, and Durham, North Carolina.
Every book lover dreams of it. Few ever get it. Slate.com Every book lover dreams of it. Few ever get it. Shannon Mattern of the School of Arts & Sciences says that the book ladder represents a scaling up of the analog engagement with a physical book.
The rise of multigenerational housing: Why we’re seeing more generations under one roof USA Today The rise of multigenerational housing: Why we’re seeing more generations under one roof A 2023 paper co-authored by Susan Wachter of the Wharton School found that nearly half of adults aged 18 to 29 live with their parents at levels not seen since the Great Depression.
Is free will freeing? Here’s why the freedom of choice is a trap in the modern era Fast Company Is free will freeing? Here’s why the freedom of choice is a trap in the modern era Sophia Rosenfeld of the School of Arts & Sciences shares five insights from her new book, “The Age of Choice,” which argues that having more choices doesn’t enhance freedom and well-being on an individual or societal level.
Archaeologists find a pharaoh’s tomb, the first since King Tut’s, Egypt says The New York Times Archaeologists find a pharaoh’s tomb, the first since King Tut’s, Egypt says Joseph Wegner of the School of Arts & Sciences and Penn Museum says that a newly uncovered pharaoh’s tomb provides evidence of a pivotal ruler in ancient Egypt.