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Research untangles reasons those abused by intimate partners have bad asthma
(THE CONVERSATION) Asthma is a common, serious and difficult-to-manage chronic health condition. In the U.S., 1 in 7 people are diagnosed with asthma, and that number is rising.
Over the years, researchers have identified a mix of individual and environmental factors that play a role in asthma. For instance, obesity and alcohol ... (full story)
Trump's squeeze of Venezuela goes beyond 'Monroe doctrine' – in ideology, intent and scale, it's unprecedented
(THE CONVERSATION) A massive military buildup in the Caribbean has sparked speculation that the U.S. is now engaged in its latest chapter of direct intervention in Latin America.
For now, at least, President Donald Trump has walked back suggestions that Washington is eyeing strikes inside Venezuela, seemingly content with attack ... (full story)
Amateur hour in Congress: How political newcomers fuel gridlock and government shutdowns
(THE CONVERSATION) The ongoing government shutdown shows how hard it has become for Congress to do its most basic job: keeping the government running. Ending the stalemate will require lawmakers from both parties to strike a deal – a reminder that legislative progress depends on bipartisanship.
Politicians often call for g ... (full story)
Private equity firms are snapping up mobile home parks − and driving out the residents who can least afford to lose them
(THE CONVERSATION) One of America's most affordable paths to homeownership is slipping away.
At manufactured home parks – sometimes called trailer parks or mobile home parks – rents are rapidly rising due to large-scale buyouts by private equity firms.
Although private equity's foray into the housing market is no ... (full story)
How the explosion of prop betting threatens the integrity of pro sports
(THE CONVERSATION) When I first heard about the arrests of Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups, Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and former NBA player Damon Jones in connection to federal investigations involving illegal gambling, I couldn't help but think of a recent moment in my sports writing class.
I was showing my st ... (full story)