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Is it ‘inevitable’ that men die more than five years earlier than women?

PIK Professor Derek Griffith of the School of Nursing and Perelman School of Medicine discusses the social and commercial drivers that impact men’s health and behaviors.

Exposure to air pollution worsens Alzheimer’s disease

New research from Penn Medicine finds living in areas with high concentration of air pollution is associated with increased buildup of amyloid and tau proteins in the brains of Alzheimer’s patients, accelerating cognitive decline.

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Four students celebrating in white coats after Penn’s white coat ceremony.

White coat ceremonies: A professional milestone

The School of Dental Medicine, Perelman School of Medicine, and School of Veterinary Medicine marked the start of the semester with white coat ceremonies for their students.

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AI’s growth potential

Alexander Arnon of the Wharton School and colleagues predict that generative A.I. will lift productivity and economic growth during the next decade, followed by trailing returns.

‘Science Under Siege’ book details ideological attacks on science

“Science Under Siege,” a new book co-authored by Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences, details what the public and scientific community can do to counter politically and ideologically motivated attacks on science.

When should you see a doctor about sleep?

Philip Gehrman of the Perelman School of Medicine explains when to see a doctor for possible signs of insomnia and restless leg syndrome.

Joseph Francisco awarded 2025 Pauling Medal

Joseph Francisco, President’s Distinguished Professor of Earth and Environmental Science, is awarded the Pauling Medal in honor of his work into the chemistry of Earth’s atmosphere by the American Chemical Society Puget Sound Section.

Reframing the e-commerce antitrust debate

A recent paper by Wharton’s Herbert Hovenkamp brings perspective to a new court ruling that allows Google to retain its Chrome browser.

Mortgage rates have been coming down — and are likely to fall further

Susan Wachter of the Wharton School says that mortgage rates will likely fall further as the economy continues to slow.

Perry World House announces newest cohort of Non-Resident Senior Advisors

The Advisors are drawn from Perry World House’s (PWH) pool of former visiting fellows as well as other global policy leaders in the Philadelphia area to support PWH’s policy engagement around the world, and advise on PWH’s programmatic and research work throughout the year.