Study: Later retirement may help prevent dementia
New research boosts the “use it or lose it” theory about brainpower and staying mentally sharp. People who delay retirement have less risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease or other types of dementia, a study of nearly half a million people in France found.
Vaccines: A choice or requirement? Some moms say they should have more of a voice in process
With last week’s announcement that students entering the seventh grade must have a Tdap vaccine, most parents simply shrugged their shoulders and added the shot to their school “to do” list. But some moms are digging in their heels.
Report says most Miss. education schools mediocre
Mississippi’s teacher training programs are mediocre at best, according to a group pushing for changes in how the nation trains teachers.
Analysis: Miss. campaign spending hard to track
JACKSON — If you want to know who’s spending money to influence voters in Mississippi, you may have a hard time getting a complete picture.
Study looks to help wild horses
RENO, Nev. — A scathing independent scientific review of wild horse roundups in the West concludes the U.S. government would be better off investing in
Mothers now top earners in 4 in 10 households
WASHINGTON — A record number of American women are now the sole or primary breadwinners in their families, a sign of the rising influence of
Study shows good rapport between community, CAFB
The third and final public meeting designed to inform the public about the preparation of a joint land use study was held Tuesday at the Caledonia YMCA building.
FDA will investigate added caffeine in foods
Looking for a new way to get that jolt of caffeine energy? Food companies are betting snacks like potato chips, jelly beans and gum with a caffeinated kick could be just the answer.
Hospital group says ‘alarm fatigue’ can be deadly
Constantly beeping alarms from devices that monitor the vital signs of the critically ill have “desensitized” hospital workers who sometimes ignore the noise, leading to at least two dozen deaths a year on average, a hospital accrediting group said Monday.
Study: Dementia tops cancer, heart disease in cost
Cancer and heart disease are bigger killers, but Alzheimer’s is the most expensive malady in the U.S., costing families and society $157 billion to $215 billion a year, according to a new study that looked at this in unprecedented detail.
Survey: Low-wage workers missing out on training
As they struggle to get ahead, many low-wage workers are not taking advantage of job training or educational programs that could help them make the leap to better-paying jobs.
Survey: Low-wage workers gloomy about future
America’s lower-income workers have posted the biggest job gains since the deep 2007-09 recession — but few are bragging.
Costs of US wars linger more than 100 years
If history is any judge, the U.S. government will be paying for the Iraq and Afghanistan wars for the next century as service members and their families grapple with the sacrifices of combat.
Tornado debris study could lead to better warnings
Photos and mementoes that were snatched up and blown hundreds of miles during a Southern tornado outbreak two years ago are giving researchers new insight on how debris is carried by the storms and how it could threaten the public.
Poll finds attitude shift among working moms
Working mothers increasingly want full-time jobs, and tough economic times might be a big reason, according to a national survey.
What you ‘like’ on Facebook can be revealing
Clicking those friendly blue “like” buttons strewn across the Web may be doing more than marking you as a fan of Coca-Cola or Lady Gaga.
It could out you as gay.
It might reveal how you vote.
It might even suggest that you’re an unmarried introvert with a high IQ and a weakness for nicotine.
More gun laws equal fewer deaths, 50-state study says
States with the most gun control laws have the fewest gun-related deaths, according to a study that suggests sheer quantity of measures might make a difference.
Advanced breast cancer edges up in younger women
Advanced breast cancer has increased slightly among young women, a 34-year analysis suggests. The disease is still uncommon among women younger than 40, and the small change has experts scratching their heads about possible reasons.
Report: High school dropouts cost economy billions
High school dropouts are costing some $1.8 billion in lost tax revenue every year, education advocates said in a report released Monday.
If states were to increase their graduation rates, state and federal lawmakers could be plugging their budgets with workers’ taxes instead of furloughing teachers, closing drivers-license offices and cutting unemployment benefits.
Study: Better television might improve kids’ behavior
Teaching parents to switch channels from violent shows to educational TV can improve preschoolers’ behavior, even without getting them to watch less, a study found.