Opioid crisis in U.S. military driven by combat exposure in the war on terror, research finds
Research for the first time shows a causal link between combat exposure and prescription painkiller misuse.
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Research roundups, tip sheets, articles and explainers related to health, health care and health equity
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American diets have gotten a little healthier, but still fall short of guidelines
American diets have gotten a little healthier, but still fall short of federal government recommendations for healthy eating.
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These 2 factors drive meat consumption worldwide
To curb climate change, meat-eaters should step away from the T-bone. Research on drivers of meat consumption adds insight as to how to make that happen.
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Gender conversion efforts linked to 2x odds of attempted suicide
Efforts to change transgender individuals’ gender identity are linked to severe psychological distress and suicide attempts, according to a new study in JAMA Psychiatry.
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Native-born Californians who live near large immigrant populations eat healthier
Native-born Americans who live in Los Angeles County neighborhoods with a higher proportion of immigrants tend to eat less fast food and more fruits and vegetables.
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The mental health effects of climate change
Globally, as many as half of the people who survive extreme weather events experience negative mental health outcomes.
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Should states ban religious exemptions for student vaccinations? Researchers weigh in
Three recent studies examine the effectiveness and unintended consequences of banning religious exemptions to childhood vaccinations in California schools.
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Can medical marijuana really play a role in easing the opioid epidemic?
A recent study challenges the role that legalizing medical marijuana might play in easing the opioid epidemic.
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The potential health effects of the ‘public charge’ immigration rule
This research roundup looks at the potential health care-related effects of the new “public charge” rule due to go into effect Oct. 15.
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Home health care: Research behind the high-demand, low-pay occupation
As baby boomers age, demand for home health care increases. Studies identify trends in availability and reasons for the industry’s rapid churn.
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