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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Medications
Poll: Many blame drug firms for opioid crisis
About two-thirds of Americans believe drug companies are to blame for the opioid crisis, although nearly as many hold drug users themselves responsible, a new poll finds.
Apr 25, 2019
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Health
Pre-Medicare years bring health insurance worries for many, poll finds
With the dawn of a new year, most Americans have just started a new health insurance coverage period—whether they receive their coverage through a job, buy it themselves or have a government plan.
Jan 3, 2019
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Health
Older adults need more help navigating health care system
(HealthDay)—More than half of older nonretired adults need help understanding their health insurance benefits, according to a survey conducted by The Harris Poll on behalf of Anthem Inc. and the National Association of ...
Oct 4, 2019
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Poll: Many adults worried about developing dementia
(HealthDay)—Many adults are worried about developing dementia and about half report taking steps to maintain or improve memory, according to a report published by the National Poll on Healthy Aging.
May 16, 2019
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Medical research
Many middle-aged adults are wary of taking part in studies of dementia prevention drugs
Right now, drug companies and university-based teams are working urgently to find and test new medications that could prevent or slow the decline of brain function in older adults. But a new study suggests they'll need to ...
Nov 2, 2022
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Health
Many grandparents' medicines not secure enough around grandchildren, poll suggests
Whether it's a rare treat or a weekly routine, spending time with grandchildren brightens life for many older adults. But a new poll suggests many of them could do more to reduce the risk of their medications harming their ...
Jul 1, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
On Our Sleeves survey reveals many parents need support in starting mental health conversations with children
Between the challenges of everyday life and more than two years of the COVID-19 pandemic, kids face more pressure and distraction than ever before, a combination of factors that has led to a mental health crisis among children ...
Apr 27, 2022
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Health
Support for Massachusetts landmark health reform law rises in 2011
A new poll by the Harvard School of Public Health and The Boston Globe finds 63% of Massachusetts residents support the health care reform legislation enacted in 2006, 21% oppose it while 6% are not sure and 9% have not heard ...
Jun 6, 2011
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Americans say they are more anxious than a year ago; baby boomers report greatest increase in anxiety
Americans' anxiety levels experienced sharp increases in the past year, according to new national poll released today by the American Psychiatric Association (APA).
May 8, 2018
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