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Restricted abortion access linked to increased suicide risk in young women

Research from the University of Pennsylvania and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia determined that this association exists for women of reproductive age, findings that hold potential clinical, policy, and ethical implications.

Looking for a New Year’s resolution? Start thinking long-term

A paper by Daniel Romer of the Annenberg Public Policy Center says that teenagers who are able to delay gratification have demonstrated better control over risk-taking tendencies like drug use.

Restricted abortion access linked to increased suicide risk in younger women

Researchers from Penn and the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia have linked restricted abortion access to heightened suicide risk among younger women, with a quote from Rebecca Waller of the School of Arts & Sciences.

Women with restricted abortion access may face higher suicide risk

A new Penn study shows that abortion restriction laws may have influenced suicide rates among reproductive-aged women from 1974 to 2016.

A sleep mystery: What’s behind ‘precision waking’

Philip Gehrman of the Perelman School of Medicine says that people whose lifestyles are aligned with their circadian rhythms should typically wake up around the same time every morning.

Wharton professor on how to really achieve your goals

Katy Milkman of the Wharton School discusses her book “How to Change,” which offers science-backed tips to turn New Year’s resolutions into reality.

Four people seated in a support group setting.

Gay men and trauma

At Penn Medicine Princeton House Behavioral Health, gay men struggling with trauma and its effects have access to care that is inclusive and accepting of all patients.

ADHD in women: Symptoms develop in childhood, but the signs are often missed

J. Russel Ramsay of the Perelman School of Medicine says that teachers and parents are more likely to recognize ADHD classroom behaviors in young boys than in girls.

How intestinal microbes affect our inclination to exercise

A team led by Christoph Thaiss of the Perelman School of Medicine has linked intestinal microbes in mice to the desire to exercise, with remarks from Nicholas Betley of the School of Arts & Sciences.

A glaring omission in the Biden strategy on nutrition: a sweetened-beverage tax

In an Op-Ed, Christina A. Roberto and Laura A. Gibson of the Leonard Davis Institute and the Perelman School of Medicine urge cities and states to pass taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages.

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