CBD: Is it legal? Does it work? Research on the marijuana extract
Cannabidiol, a.k.a. CBD, is a marijuana extract associated with therapeutic benefits. We gathered research that evaluates these claims.
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Term limits and legislator productivity: New research
State lawmakers who cannot seek reelection sponsor fewer bills, serve on fewer legislative committees and skip more roll-call votes, according to a new study from the University of Chicago and Stanford.
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Mayors’ views on health disparities documented in new study
Nearly one-third of mayors believe that city policies won’t lessen health disparities, according to new research from Drexel University.
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Bike sharing: Research on health effects, helmet use and equitable access
Research examining the health effects of bike sharing, distribution of access to these services, use of helmets and more.
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Food labels and their effects on consumers
Do food labels work? This roundup highlights studies that explore effects of food labeling campaigns on consumer perceptions and purchases.
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Brain drain: Does tying college aid to residency keep graduates in state?
This new roundup of research looks at how changes in college aid may affect student mobility and “brain drain” within states and regions of the country.
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Nurse practitioners help fill primary care gaps
More adults get checkups and report better health after nurse practitioners gain the autonomy to practice primary care without doctor oversight.
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Local news hurt by broadcast media conglomerate
Local TV news focuses more on national politics and slants more to the right at present than in recent years, new research finds.
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Political involvement during 2016 presidential election wasn’t very different
New research contradicts claims media organizations and political commentators have made about unusually high levels of political involvement among the public in 2016.
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Direct-to-consumer genetic testing: Research review
What happens when you take genetic tests out of the doctor’s office? Research highlights the effects of direct-to-consumer testing services.
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