A randomized trial conducted by health economists found that a bit of peer influence can nudge us to select healthier groceries. Amid the rise of chronic diseases, such as heart disease and diabetes, ...

In rural areas across the Southeast with longstanding primary care shortages, more than half of Black adults have hypertension, which can result in higher rates of cardiovascular disease and kidney ...

To what Extent does Peer Group Smoking Predict Adolescent Smoking? The tendency for adolescent peer group members to share common characteristics such as smoking, termed alternatively as peer group ...

The fear of rejection -- familiar to many children and adults -- can significantly impact how kids behave in their peer groups, according to new research. Imagine you're a child in a classroom, and ...