Through long-standing research, which has been supported by the National Institutes of Health, investigators at Johns Hopkins ...

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New research provides evidence that indirect tests of hidden racial biases can predict certain behavioral decisions, but direct self-report surveys are far better indicators. The findings highlight ...

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Eliminating the anxiety and burden of childhood illnesses—1,000 prescriptions written by a pediatrician—From fevers, colds, and infectious diseases to vaccinations, skin troubles, and developmental ...