Past Contributions

• Education Advocates Rally on Texas Capitol Steps

  By Christine Ayala March 18, 2015

  Advocates for public education reform crowded the steps of the Texas Capitol to demand equitable, adequate school funding, teacher pay and a decrease in high-stakes testing. Full Story 

• Achievement Gaps Closing for Minorities

  By Christine Ayala March 18, 2015

  One month after the U.S. Department of Education released figures showing gains in high school graduation rates, new data reveals improvement across all demographic groups. Full Story 

• The Q&A: Linda McSpadden McNeil

  By Christine Ayala March 18, 2015

  In this week's Q&A, we interview Linda McSpadden McNeil, director of the Center for Education at Rice University. Full Story 

• Liberia's Last Ebola Patient is Released

  By Christine Ayala March 16, 2015

  An important milestone was reached when the last person known to have Ebola in Liberia was discharged from medical care earlier this month, just months after the disease caused bodies to pile up in the streets. Full Story 

• The Q&A: Belinda Reininger

  By Christine Ayala March 16, 2015

  In this week's Q&A, we interview Belinda Reininger, a professor of health promotion and behavioral science at the University of Texas School of Public Health Brownsville Regional Campus. Full Story 

• The Bookshelf: March 17, 2015

  By Christine Ayala March 16, 2015

  In this week's Bookshelf, our content partner Kirkus Reviews highlights Less Medicine More Health. Full Story 

• How Behavior Influences Brain Health

  By Christine Ayala March 16, 2015

  Studies show that exercise, sleep, food choices and decision-making influence brain chemistry in ways that can bolster or replace pharmacological treatments. Full Story 

• Benefits Seen From Curbing Soda Habits

  By Christine Ayala March 16, 2015

  Most people know that soda is loaded with calories but provides no nutritional benefit. Now researchers have found that soft drinks can also be linked to tooth decay and bone thinning. Full Story 

• Early Childhood Exposure May Reduce Peanut Allergy Risk

  By Christine Ayala March 16, 2015

  A landmark study recently published in the New England Journal of Medicine found that allergy-prone children might benefit from early exposure to peanut protein – a reversal of long-standing practice. Full Story 

• Stress, Depression Increase Heart Attack Risk

  By Christine Ayala March 16, 2015

  A report published in the journal Circulation found that the combination of high stress and serious depression increased the risk of heart attacks and even death in patients during an early onset period. Full Story