Addiction
82 percent of adults support banning smoking when kids are in the car
A new poll shows 82 percent of adults support banning smoking in cars when children under 13 are riding in the vehicle.
Jul 22, 2013
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Health
Helicopter parenting at the doctor's office may impact teen health
Parents of teens may struggle letting go of the reins when it comes to their children's health checkups, a new national poll suggests.
Dec 14, 2015
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Medical economics
Pandemic disruptions mean many older adults still haven't gotten needed health care
They had the appointments on their calendars, for weeks or months, to see their doctor or dentist, or to have an operation, procedure or medical test. But the pandemic disrupted those plans for around 30% of older adults ...
Feb 15, 2022
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Dentistry
Half of 65+ adults lack dental insurance; poll finds strong support for Medicare coverage
Nearly all older Americans support adding a dental benefit to the Medicare program that covers most people over age 65, according to a new national poll that also reveals how often costs get in the way of oral health for ...
Mar 24, 2020
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Even before COVID-19, many adults over 50 lacked stable food supply
Even before the coronavirus pandemic wreaked havoc with the nation's food supply and economy, one in seven adults between the ages of 50 and 80 already had trouble getting enough food because of cost or other issues, a new ...
May 11, 2020
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Health
Parents wary of online doctor ratings
For many, checking online reviews has become nearly routine for decisions on everything from cars to restaurants. But when it comes to choosing a doctor, the majority of parents aren't convinced online ratings are reliable ...
Mar 21, 2016
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Survey highlights difficulties of living with bipolar disorder
(HealthDay)—Living with and managing bipolar I disorder (BD-I) remains a profoundly challenging experience, according to the results of a survey released by the pharmaceutical company Alkermes and the Depression and Bipolar ...
Jan 14, 2022
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Telehealth is growing in use, acceptance among Americans, says poll
Many Americans have used telehealth and would turn to it for mental health care, a new online poll shows.
May 31, 2021
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Medications
1 in 5 medicare patients use medical marijuana: Survey
One in five Medicare recipients use medical marijuana and two-thirds say it should be covered by Medicare, a new survey reveals.
Apr 14, 2022
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Addiction
One in eight older adults use cannabis products, suggesting need to screen for risks
More older Americans use cannabis now than before the pandemic, with 12% saying they've consumed a THC-containing substance in the past year and 4% saying they do so multiple times a week, according to a new study of people ...
Dec 1, 2023
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