Month: February 2021

Exposure to diverse career paths can help fill labor market ‘skills gap’

When Patrick Rottinghaus began college, he had no idea what he wanted to do with his career. He started out as an “Open” major while he explored possibilities. Today, he is helping young people eager to find their place in the world by identifying their strengths and connecting them with careers that match their skill-set, […]

Published on February 26, 2021

Genes identified that increase the risk of obesity but also protect against disease

Scientists have identified 62 genes that lead to both higher levels of body fat but a lower risk of cardiovascular and metabolic diseases. These genes may help to keep body fat healthy, and open a new avenue for developing drugs that lower the risk of diabetes and heart disease. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. […]

Published on February 26, 2021

College Tuition Sparked a Mental Health Crisis. Then the Hefty Hospital Bill Arrived.

This story also ran on NPR. It can be republished for free. Despite a lifelong struggle with panic attacks, Divya Singh made a brave move across the world last fall from her home in Mumbai, India. She enrolled at Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York, to study physics and explore an interest in standup comedy […]

Published on February 26, 2021