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Marijuana Use Is Much More Common in U.S. States that Have Legalized Recreational Cannabis Use

A study at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health and The City University of New York found that the rates of cannabis use and daily cannabis use have increased across the U.S., and that current cannabis use and daily use are substantially higher among individuals residing in states that have legalized recreational cannabis use, relative to those where cannabis use remains illegal.

Structural Racism Linked to Breast Cancer Disparities

iving in areas that were not historically redlined is associated with more favorable breast cancer outcomes among non-Latina White women. The findings underscore how racial and ethnic disparities in breast cancer are perpetuated by practices like redlining that disproportionately benefited white communities, not just negatively impacted communities of color.

Coronavirus Files: Pharmacists can prescribe Paxlovid, but need detailed health info

Black and Hispanic people have been at greater risk for infection, hospitalization and death than whites throughout the pandemic, and they are now more hesitant about getting back into public life.

The team behind STAT’s ‘Color Code’ podcast shares how they approach stories of racism in health care

When health journalists interview patients, they tend to seek verification and evidence of the source’s experience. In accounts of medical racism, though, simply asking those questions can reinforce the trauma patients have experienced.

Massive Open Online Course on Ending Violence Against Children Launches

A new Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) presents evidence-based strategies and approaches to preventing and responding to violence against children.

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