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Are professional economists truly objective when forecasting GDP? Maybe not.

GDP blocks and flag Are professional economists truly objective when forecasting economic projections? New research from Wake Forest University suggests otherwise, revealing a subtle yet powerful influence of political affiliation on predictions of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth. Economist Aeimit Lakdawala, an associate professor and expert in monetary policy, found that political bias can systematically influence economic forecasts, shaping…

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Wake Downtown program supports young scientists

Thirteen Forsyth County students came together as strangers with two things in common this summer: an aptitude for science and teachers who could see their potential. Through the Lab Experiences: Academics and Professions (LEAP) program, each had the chance to conduct lab-based research, guided by Wake Forest faculty and graduate student mentors. 

Teens aren’t the problem. Stereotypes are.

Teenagers are often seen as moody, rebellious and overly focused on what their peers think. Wake Forest Psychology Professor Christy Buchanan says these stereotypes can hinder good parenting and negatively affect parent-teen relationships. Buchanan, a developmental psychologist, has spent years researching parenting beliefs and practices. Her research suggests that negative stereotypes about adolescents can lead…

Weighted vests might help older adults meet weight loss goals, but solution for corresponding bone loss still elusive

A new randomized clinical trial, led by a team of researchers from Wake Forest University School of Medicine and Wake Forest University, did not find evidence that wearing a weighted vest or engaging in resistance training prevented bone loss in older adults undergoing intentional weight loss. The study, published today in JAMA Network Open, underscores the persistent need for alternative strategies to protect skeletal health in aging populations with obesity.

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Junior Evan Harris wins Pulitzer Center Fellowship

Junior Evan Harris wins Pulitzer Center Fellowship 2025 The Pulitzer Center has awarded a fellowship to Wake Forest University junior Evan Harris. The $3,000 award will support reporting on the impact of overtourism on Bali, Indonesia.  A politics and international affairs major from Greensboro, Harris plans to use writing, photography and audio recording to tell the stories of the local business owners affected…

Tobacco age restrictions may not be working, new research shows

Based on survey data, young adults covered by Tobacco 21 (T21) laws say they are smoking less. Biomarkers paint a smokier picture. Despite recent reports of tobacco bans’ success, new research shows 18 to 20-year-olds are finding ways to get cigarettes and vapes. Traces of nicotine and tobacco in their bodies prove it. First-of-its-kind research…

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WFU study investigating ways to prevent osteoarthritis in women

Wake Forest University is recruiting participants for a study to investigate ways to prevent osteoarthritis prevention in women. With this 48-month clinical study, researchers hope to determine whether the most common treatments for osteoarthritis – weight loss and exercise – also help prevent women from developing the degenerative joint disease. Osteoarthritis is the most common…

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