Lead Exposure in Early Life Linked to Higher Risk of Criminal Behavior in Adulthood
New analysis from GW researchers links lead exposure either in utero or during childhood with an increased risk of engaging in criminal behavior in adulthood.
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Media Tip Sheet: GW Expert Available to Comment on Medicaid Coverage
Data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services show that paperwork issues accounted for 4 out of 5 people who lost Medicaid coverage in April.
U.S. officials are looking for malware it believes China has hidden inside defense systems that could interrupt American military operations.
GW Researchers Use Empathic Approach on Social Media to Change Attitudes on Vaccination
George Washington University researchers tested a novel approach to changing anti-vaccination attitudes: sharing empathetic messages on Facebook.
Media Tip Sheet: Rise in Burn Injuries During Extreme Heat Wave in U.S.
Burn centers in the Southwest U.S. are reporting an increase in burn injuries from touching everyday surfaces that are baking under record temperatures.
GW Expert Available for Comment: House Subcommittee Solutions for Pandemic Learning Losses
Lawmakers and panelists at a Wednesday House hearing blamed sharp decreases in student achievement since the pandemic on the politics of extended school closures, teacher union influence in reopening...
GW Experts Available for Comment: Trump's Potential Third Criminal Indictment
Former President Donald Trump is anticipating a third possible criminal indictment this year, as a Washington grand jury meets Thursday to review evidence in special counsel Jack Smith's probe into...
Media Tip Sheet: GW Experts Available to Comment on West Nile Virus
Multiple U.S. states and counties are reporting cases of West Nile Virus-infected mosquitos and Colorado confirmed the first case of a human-infection in 2023.
Media Tip Sheet: 70th Anniversary of Korean War Armistice
Thursday, July 27th marks the 70th anniversary of the signing of the Korean Armistice Agreement, which ended fighting in the 1950-1953 Korean War.
Media Tip Sheet: Growing interest in nuclear physics after release of 'Oppenheimer'
The release of the film 'Oppenheimer' is sparking renewed interest among movie goers and the general public in nuclear physics.