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Climate Change and Extreme Heat Can Lead to 7,000 Cases of Heart Disease in Newborns

Environment, Health, News

According to a new study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, climate change and the resulting hotter temperatures could lead to 7,000 more cases of babies being born with congenital heart disease. For the study, researchers considered data on climate change from between the years of 1997 to 2007.

 

Stigma Against Being Overweight Leads to More Health Problems

Health, News

According to one new study published in the Obesity research journal, weight discrimination can lead to more health problems in overweight Americans. Researchers found that weight discrimination can often lead to psychiatric disorders, such as depression, in overweight people and lead them to be less likely to work toward a healthier lifestyle, such as avoiding exercise in the public altogether.

 

University of Virginia Receives $120M Donation

Foundations, News

Earlier this month the University of Virginia announced that it received a $120 million donation from the Quantitative Foundation to establish a new School of Data Science.

 

As Museums Open Rapidly, Competition for Grants Becomes more Aggressive

Arts, Media & Culture, News

With so many museums opening nearly every month across the U.S., more institutions are competing for funds from foundations and donors. More than 20 new museums opened up in various cities last year, but that was also followed by the closure of multiple art museums.