Study finds the effects of population aging have been exaggerated
Due to increasing life-spans and improved health many populations are 'aging' more slowly than conventional measures indicate.
Social Sciences
Sep 9, 2010
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Society needs to prepare now for aging
A ground-breaking report released today highlights the wide range of health care needs affecting older women.
Social Sciences
Mar 31, 2011
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Carsey Institute: Students with a disability more likely to be restrained, secluded in school
The restraint and seclusion of students in U.S. public schools in response to student behavior problems are used much more frequently on students with a disability than on students without a disability, and especially in ...
Social Sciences
Dec 17, 2013
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Europe floods: search for missing goes on as toll tops 90
The death toll from devastating floods across parts of western Germany and Belgium rose above 90 on Friday, as the search continued for hundreds of people still unaccounted for.
Environment
Jul 16, 2021
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3 ways to encourage people with disabilities to be involved in leading disaster responses
The United Nations recommends governments ensure no one gets left behind before, during and after a disaster. This includes people with disabilities.
Social Sciences
Dec 3, 2019
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Greater diversity needed in the sign language translation and interpreting profession
More needs to be done to encourage people from diverse backgrounds to enter the UK sign language translation and interpreting profession in order to meet the access needs of diverse deaf communities across the country.
Social Sciences
Sep 10, 2021
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Enzyme may get key role in drug design for breast cancer and brain condition
In recent years, researchers have focused on the enzyme TLK2, suspecting it of playing a main role in several diseases. A new study conducted at the University of Copenhagen now reveals that the enzyme exhibits lower levels ...
Biochemistry
Jul 2, 2018
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Are science laboratories truly inclusive if not accessible to service-dog handlers?
According to a new commentary in Disability and Health Journal, people with disabilities who rely on service dogs often are prohibited from bringing their working dogs into teaching and research laboratories. This one barrier ...
Social Sciences
Feb 17, 2021
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Study: Just 1 of 5 people with disabilities works from home; millions still do not have the option
Working from home could revolutionize job opportunities for people with mobility impairments, chronic medical conditions, and other disabilities, but a towering obstacle still stands in the way more than 18 months into the ...
Economics & Business
Sep 30, 2021
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Disabled teachers being 'sidelined' in drive for more inclusive schools
One of the first academic studies to examine the working lives of disabled teachers in England has called for 'urgent change' after finding evidence of significant workplace discrimination and barriers to their career progression.
Social Sciences
Jan 29, 2021
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