Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

RSV is a serious health threat, but the public knows little about it

As the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) determines whether to approve a vaccine against RSV for adults 60 and older, a new survey from the Annenberg Public Policy Center finds that the American public is ill-informed ...

Addiction

89% of adults in Indiana report gambling in past year

When gambling first became legal in Indiana, options were limited to lottery scratch-off tickets and draw games; after that, it was riverboat casinos. Fast forward more than 30 years later, and anyone over 18 can place their ...

Gerontology & Geriatrics

Investigating how robots can prevent isolation of the elderly

Social Mediator Robots (SMRs), which facilitate communication by mediating messages among people, are considered to prevent isolation in elderly individuals. To avoid isolation, it is crucial for the elderly to talk about ...

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