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Medicaid expansion linked to declining racial disparities for gastrointestinal cancers

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Two-year mortality and racial disparities in survival among patients with gastrointestinal (GI) cancers have declined in the period following the 2014 Medicaid expansion, according to research presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) annual meeting. ) of 2023. Overall, Medicaid expansion was associated with decreased 2-year mortality for patients with gastrointestinal cancers in … Read more

Marijuana use among adolescents and young adults linked to mental health conditions

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Researchers in Denmark worked with the US National Institutes of Health on a study showing a link between cannabis use and schizophrenia in young people, particularly young adults. The research adds to medical professionals’ growing concerns about cannabis use among younger generations. The study was published in the academic journal Psychological Medicine earlier this month. … Read more

Exercise Linked to Increased Pain Tolerance New Study

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Many benefits come from regular exercise, including stronger muscles, lower risk of disease, and improved mental health. But a recent study suggests that exercise may have another unexpected benefit: It could make us more tolerant of pain. The study, published in the journal PLOS One, found that people who exercised regularly had a higher pain … Read more

Study: Smoking weed not linked to COPD

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Marijuana smoking is not associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, according to a newly released study. Researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles looked at participants who smoke or have smoked tobacco cigarettes and divided them into three groups: current, former, or never smokers. The study authors said limited data are available … Read more