Decades of research demonstrate the importance of social relationships on well-being in later life. Most of these studies have focused on the impact of close ties – family and friends – on physical ...

Anemia—defined by low levels of the protein hemoglobin in the blood—is a widespread problem in many developing countries. Anemia in children impairs their physical and cognitive development. While ...

Transgender people—people whose gender identity does not align with their sex assigned at birth—are at higher risk of poor mental health than those who are not transgender. Being able to use a “chosen ...

Academic Employment can provide important experience for graduate students. Although duties and responsibilities vary by department, all students benefit from training, interaction with faculty ...

Black women generally have higher rates of infections, diseases and mental health problems – such as HIV, cardiovascular disease, depression and substance use issues – than other groups in the United ...

Youth who identify as lesbian, gay, or bisexual – known collectively as sexual minority youth – experience stress associated with their nonheterosexual identity, behavior, and/or attraction during ...

Advanced undergraduate students enrolled in a degree program at UT Austin can apply to pursue the Creative Writing Certificate. At the graduate level, MFA degrees in creative writing are offered ...

Racial disparities in life expectancy and mortality in the U.S. are longstanding and well-documented: Blacks generally die at younger ages than Whites. However, the damage of these earlier deaths on ...

Applicants with demonstrated financial need may be eligible for an application fee waiver: US citizens/permanent residents applying to pursue a graduate degree for the first time must apply for an ...

In recent decades, the United States has experienced a sharp fall in its international ranking in life expectancy. Thanks to several recent studies, it is now known that part of this fall is due to ...