Health
US adult smoking rate fell during first year of pandemic
The first year of the COVID-19 pandemic saw more Americans drinking heavily or using illicit drugs—but apparently not smoking.
Mar 17, 2022
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Pediatrics
Omicron wave did not spur parents to get their kids vaccinated
Parents may have become skeptical of COVID-19 vaccines after seeing breakthrough omicron infections over the winter, causing children's vaccination rates to stall or even pull back, according to data from researchers at Northeastern ...
Feb 9, 2022
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Vaccination
Most vaccinated adults plan to get boosters: Poll
(HealthDay)—Most vaccinated American adults have every intention of getting booster shots, a new poll finds.
Dec 3, 2021
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Pediatrics
More than half of parents in New York survey likely to vaccinate their children under age 18
A majority of parents of children 18 or younger in the New York area are likely to get their children vaccinated against COVID-19, according to new data recently collected in a CUNY SPH survey on COVID-19 vaccine acceptance ...
Nov 11, 2021
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Genetics
Australians need more protection against genetic discrimination, say health experts
Genomic testing—the ability to read an individual's genetic code and identify their risk of conditions such as cancer—has opened up huge possibilities in personalized medicine.
Oct 5, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Australia lockdown lows hit all time high
Almost two thirds of Australians believe that their life has gotten worse during the pandemic and more than half are feeling more negative about the future compared to the first wave of infections, according to new analysis ...
Sep 16, 2021
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Medications
Over 15 million U.S. adults under 65 went without medication in 2021 due to high drug costs, study shows
An estimated 15.5 million adults under 65 and 2.3 million seniors were unable to pay for at least one doctor-prescribed medication in their household, according to a new study from West Health and Gallup analyzing the impact ...
Sep 9, 2021
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Vaccination
US survey shows public support for mandatory vaccinations grows, but holdouts remain skeptical
Public enthusiasm for mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations has steadily grown since the spring, with more people supporting mandatory shots to get on a plane or go back to school. Yet deep pockets of vaccine resistance held firm ...
Aug 4, 2021
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Health
With pot rules relaxed, more U.S. teens driving while high: study
(HealthDay)—America's roads are notoriously unsafe on New Year's Eve, and a new study shows that marijuana legalization could be making the situation even worse.
Dec 31, 2020
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Medical research
Revised clinical trial rules during COVID-19 pandemic may benefit patients, survey shows
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to new rules and expectations for clinical trials. Following guidance from federal agencies, institutions such as UT Southwestern adjusted clinical trial operations. To protect patient safety, ...
Oct 8, 2020
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