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Spending on mental health services for kids and teens has risen significantly since the COVID pandemic first began. Mariah M. Kalmin, PhD, epidemiologist, Health Policy Researcher at RAND, a nonprofit research organization, outlines the role that the explosion in telehealth services played in the trend.

If you're considering the purchase of a new car and you're leaning toward buying an electric vehicle, it's smart to do some research before you make a deal. Steve Elek, Senior Automotive Data Analyst at Consumer Reports, shares his organization's concerns about EV reliability, and the most common problems cited by EV owners.

A recent study found a link between highway air pollution and high blood pressure. Joel Kaufman, PhD, Professor of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences at the University of Washington, suggests some ways to reduce the exposure to traffic pollution both for motorists, and those who live near highways.

What response do teachers prefer when they become the target of student violence? The answer may surprise you. Andrew Perry, postdoctoral scholar in the Department of Educational Studies at Ohio State University, shares the results of his survey.

For over a million seniors each year, It's a nightmare come true. Social Security sends notice that due to its own error, benefits were overpaid and the government demands repayment from elderly victims. Laurence Kotlikoff, PhD, Professor of Economics at Boston University, co-author of "Social Security Horror Stories: Protect Yourself From the System & Avoid Clawbacks," suggests ways to fix the problem.

Ana Lorena FAbrega, author of "The Learning Game: Teaching Kids to Think for Themselves, Embrace Challenge, and Love Learning," discusses traditional approaches to education, contrasting them with the ways kids really learn. She believes current methods of teaching children are outdated, and offered creative ideas to improve the system.

A recent study suggests there's a connection between cyberbullying and those experiencing eating disorder symptoms. Jason M. Nagata MD, Associate Professor of Pediatrics from the University of California San Francisco, shares his fascinating findings.

Many medical doctors are highly susceptible to burnout, particularly as they are training to become doctors. But it can impact healthcare workers at any stage in their careers. Tyra Fainstad, MD, Associate Professor at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, shares the promising results of a pilot program she co-developed.

When sexual harassment happens in the workplace, chances are the company won't deal with the complaint properly. Why does this happen, and what can a victim do about it? Adrienne Lawrence, former ESPN anchor and legal analyst, and author of "Staying in the Game: The Playbook for Beating Workplace Sexual Harassment

What are the job prospects for fossil fuel workers in the push to transition to so-called green energy? Morgan Frank, PhD, Assistant Professor in the University of Pittsburgh’s School of Computing and Information, found that fossil fuel workers have skills that are compatible with green jobs, but they face geographic and social barriers.

Recent research shows that artificial intelligence can be used in many fields to boost the work skills of the lowest-performing employees, up to above average performance. What does this mean for the future of business? Edward McFowland III, PhD, Assistant Professor in the Technology and Operations Management Unit at Harvard Business School shares his research on the topic.

A recent study found that a shocking number of water sources contain toxic contaminants. Johnnye Lewis, PhD, Professor Emerita in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences at University of New Mexico Health Sciences, Co-Director of Community Environmental Health Program, Director of the UNM METALS Superfund Research Program, outlines the seven most common contaminants and what you need to know about your city's water supply.

7.9% of cars sold in the US in the third quarter of 2023 were electric vehicles. Tom Appel, Publisher of Consumer Guide Automotive, co-host of the Consumer Guide Car Stuff podcast, outlines what consumers need to know about the three levels of EV charging currently available, and the pluses and minuses of each.

Not all diseases are easy to diagnose. In fact, hundreds of thousands of Americans die or face permanent disability each year due to diagnostic errors. David Newman-Toker, M.D., PhD, Lead Investigator and Director of the Johns Hopkins Armstrong Institute Center for Diagnostic Excellence explains what diseases have the highest error rates and steps patients can take to avoid diagnostic errors.

A research study has a worrisome warning: people who were diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder at midlife had a threefold increased risk of developing dementia later in life. Michal Schnaider Beeri, PhD, Professor of Psychiatry, Director of the Herbert and Jacqueline Krieger Klein Alzheimer's Research Center at Rutgers Brain Health Institute, shares the results of her research, and discusses possible explanations for the link.

Medicare recipients are getting bombarded with marketing messages, most about Medicare Advantage. Some are misleading and worse. Medicare expert Martha Khlopin, nationally syndicated radio host and founder of Get2insurance.com, explains the basics of Medicare Advantage coverage, and how seniors can avoid being scammed.

For most Americans, there's no escaping the annual change known as daylight saving time. Why was it created in the first place? Has it outlived its usefulness? David S. Prerau, PhD, author of "Seize the Daylight: The Curious and Contentious Story of Daylight Saving Time" talks about DST’s history and where the battle in Congress stands, to end the annual time change.

40% of Americans during the pandemic could not cover a $400 emergency in cash. Rachel Cruze, personal finance expert, author of "Know Yourself, Know Your Money: Discover WHY You Handle Money the Way You Do, and WHAT to Do About It!" explains the psychology that influences how we spend and save money.

Recent research reveals a significant number of low income people over 65 have no health insurance coverage, yet many desperately need it. Nathalie Huguet, PhD, Associate Professor of Family Medicine at the Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine, explains the main reason for the problem and the best ways to address it.

In just about every gathering of people--workplace, church, group, whatever--there's usually one or more complainers. Ivan Misner PhD, founder of BNI, the world's largest business networking organization, author of "The 3rd Paradigm: A Radical Shift to Greater Success" shares the best ways to react to complaints, which can lead to innovation and breakthrough ideas.