Pandemic Poison
All sexes and age groups experienced a surge in alcohol use disorder mortality rates during the pandemic years.
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Aging Out into Adulthood
A researcher examined how disability among children aging out of the foster care system affects their likelihood of experiencing incarceration, homelessness, childbearing, and substance misuse.
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Not Mint to Be
A simulation study measured the potential impact a ban on menthol cigarettes and vaping products would have on smoking rates.
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No Health Without Mental Health
Are depression and/or anxiety associated with higher rates of accumulating chronic conditions than having neither condition?
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Dream Disparities
The percentage of people getting less that seven hours sleep per night increased significantly from 2004-2018, particularly for Black people.
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Melatonin Miracle?
Pediatric melatonin poisoning is on the rise.
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Home is Where the Lead Lives
Child lead poisoning increased during COVID-19 in high-risk Massachusetts communities.
Schizophrenia Diagnosis Disparities
Researchers analyzed nursing home resident data to see if race influenced schizophrenia diagnoses before and after a Medicare and Medicaid partnership was implemented.
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Cannabis Possession Arrests
States that decriminalized or legalized marijuana significantly reduced arrest rates among both Black and White youth.
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Stripped Aid
Strip club workers were unable to work when COVID-19 shut down the service industry, and they were barred from federal relief.
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