Direct-to-consumer drug advertising spikes demand
Do looser advertising standards produce well-informed consumers, or drive needless demand? We examine the research.
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Race gap narrowing in prescription opioid use
While the nation’s ongoing opioid epidemic is often discussed as a white issue, new research indicates that prescription opioid use in black adults is just as high.
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Oral health worse among undocumented immigrants
Immigrants to the United States who are not citizens are more likely to have worse oral health compared to natives and naturalized citizens.
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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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Hepatitis C treatment in black patients: Longer isn’t better
A shorter course of treatment for hepatitis C works just as well as a longer one for black patients.
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Shave and a checkup: Health interventions at the barbershop
To improve health outcomes for black men, some researchers are bringing care to non-traditional settings, such as barbershops.
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Rural mothers at risk of preterm birth following loss of care
Loss of obstetric services at hospitals in rural counties puts mothers at a higher risk of preterm birth and birth outside of a hospital.
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More minorities see doctors after Medicaid reform
Efforts at improving health equity in Oregon have reduced disparities in primary care visits among African American and Native American people.
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Early lead exposure tied to behavioral issues in teens
Lead exposure in childhood is linked to antisocial behavior in adolescence, suggests a new study published in Criminology.
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