- De facto drug decriminalization in Baltimore may be a promising strategy to reduce exposure to the carceral system, an established risk factor for overdose and other drug-related sequalae and driver of racial disparities in the US https://www.ajpmonline.org/article/S0749-3797(23)00174-5/fulltext 75 comments science
- Increasing Use of Cannabis for Medical Purposes among US Residents, 2013-2020 https://www.ajpmonline.org/article/S0749-3797(23)00132-0/fulltext 29 comments science
- Physical activity before COVID-19 infection is associated with less severe outcomes. In a study of 194,191 adults with COVID-19, those who were consistently inactive were 191% more likely to be hospitalized and 391% more likely to die than those who were consistently active. https://www.ajpmonline.org/article/S0749-3797(22)00526-8/fulltext 128 comments science
- US study: Depression 'escalating public health crisis'. The percentage of those with depression who reported speaking with a medical professional about or receiving medication for depression did not change appreciably from 2015 to 2019 and remained below 6 percent in 2020 https://www.ajpmonline.org/article/S0749-3797(22)00333-6/fulltext 593 comments science
- Research has found US adults in rural areas – as well as those with less than a college degree, without insurance, making less than $75,000/year and under 65 – had higher prevalence of non-vaccination across all regions, while associations between vaccination and race/ethnicity varied by region https://www.ajpmonline.org/article/S0749-3797(22)00346-4/fulltext 33 comments science
- Sitting time and Risk of Cardiovascular disease and Diabetes : higher levels of total daily sitting time are associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes, independent of physical activity. https://www.ajpmonline.org/article/S0749-3797(19)30209-0/fulltext 3 comments science
- Student debt affects heart health with age. Individuals who consistently had debt or took on debt had higher 30-year Framingham cardiovascular disease risk scores than those who had never been in debt and those who paid off their debt https://www.ajpmonline.org/article/S0749-3797(22)00109-X/fulltext 12 comments science
- More Americans weighed in as obese during the first year of the pandemic than in the previous year. Researchers found statistically significant changes among US adults in four obesity-related risk factors during the pandemic: exercise participation, sleep duration, alcohol consumption, and smoking. https://www.ajpmonline.org/article/S0749-3797(22)00095-2/fulltext 32 comments science
- All screens toxic for teen health after just two hours of use https://www.ajpmonline.org/article/S0749-3797(22)00063-0/fulltext 231 comments science
- Firearm violence persists in US as a public health crisis. Study finds children of color—especially Black children—experience greater exposure to neighborhood firearm violence than White children. It shows importance of firearm violence exposure as source of racial inequity starting in childhood. https://www.ajpmonline.org/article/S0749-3797(22)00129-5/fulltext 746 comments science
- Duh. https://www.ajpmonline.org/article/S0749-3797(21)00557-2/fulltext 5 comments nottheonion
- A study of the impact of national face mask laws on Covid-19 mortality in 44 countries with a combined population of nearly a billion people found that—over time—the increase in Covid-19 related deaths was significantly slower in countries that imposed mask laws compared to countries that did not. https://www.ajpmonline.org/article/S0749-3797(21)00557-2/fulltext 1680 comments science
- The widespread perception that e-cigarettes are less harmful than cigarettes might have contributed to its increased uptake—particularly among youth. and among smokers and nonsmokers alike. But now a new study finds that e-cigarettes use may be associated with erectile dysfunction (ED). https://www.ajpmonline.org/article/S0749-3797(21)00429-3/fulltext 129 comments science
- Democrat-led states tended to have stronger response to COVID-19, which improved health outcomes. Difference between the policies made in Democrat-led states and those made in Republican-led states corresponded to an about 7-8 percent lower rate of the spread of the virus. https://www.ajpmonline.org/article/s0749-3797(21)00506-7/fulltext 2048 comments science
- Using anonymous geolocation data from 15-17 million cell phone users, researchers found that individuals with lower income per capita or greater Republican orientation were associated with significantly reduced social distancing throughout the study period from March 2020 through January 2021. https://www.ajpmonline.org/article/s0749-3797(21)00169-0/fulltext 48 comments science
- 2.5 hours of weekly exercise did not prevent high blood pressure among older populations. Conversely, participants who received more than 5 hours of exercise per week did evidence a significantly lower risk for hypertension. https://www.ajpmonline.org/article/s0749-3797(21)00077-5/fulltext 6 comments science
- New study challenges the current minimum exercise guideline of 2.5 hours of moderate intensity exercise each week, because it does not lead to longterm cardiovascular health https://www.ajpmonline.org/article/s0749-3797(21)00077-5/fulltext 64 comments science
- Planned Parenthood clinic closures increased maternal mortality rates. https://www.ajpmonline.org/article/s0749-3797(19)30419-2/fulltext 391 comments science
- Association of E-Cigarette Use With Respiratory Disease Among Adults: A Longitudinal Analysis https://www.ajpmonline.org/article/s0749-3797(19)30391-5/fulltext 3 comments science
- Limiting kids' access to flavored tobacco products like e-cigarettes, smokeless tobacco and cigars seems to work, according to a new study that looks at two towns that took different approaches to vaping in Massachusetts. https://www.ajpmonline.org/article/s0749-3797(19)30348-4/fulltext 12 comments science
- CDC study determines that among American adults, influenza vaccination coverage increased during 2010−2016, but remained below the national target of 70%. Notably, coverage for healthcare personnel was well below target every year — only 64.8% during the 2015-2016 season. https://www.ajpmonline.org/article/s0749-3797(19)30191-6/fulltext 22 comments science
- Study finds that most U.S. adults favor requiring cigarette makers to lower the nicotine levels in cigarettes to make them less addictive — including 8 in 10 current cigarette smokers. https://www.ajpmonline.org/article/s0749-3797(19)30210-7/fulltext 77 comments science
- Risk of heart attacks is double for daily e-cigarette users: Association Between Electronic Cigarette Use and Myocardial Infarction https://www.ajpmonline.org/article/s0749-3797(18)31871-3/fulltext 14 comments science
- Study finds that park use and long-term local population health can be significantly negatively affected by firearm-related violence suggesting that reduction of gun-related crimes may provide additional health benefits beyond their immediate societal effects. https://www.ajpmonline.org/article/s0749-3797(17)30648-7/fulltext 23 comments science
- Eating too much sugar during pregnancy could affect your child's intelligence and memory, a new study has found. The study found that consuming greater quantities of sugar was associated with poorer cognition in their children, including poorer problem-solving abilities, poorer verbal memory http://www.ajpmonline.org/article/s0749-3797(18)31606-4/fulltext 13 comments science
- Study finds that in the past decade, personal firearms sold in the US have shifted toward greater concealment and lethality, which may have influenced the type of weaponry used in violent crime http://www.ajpmonline.org/article/s0749-3797(17)30258-1/fulltext 19 comments science
- Quitting smoking at any age reduces the risk of death after 70, but people aged 70 or older currently smoking were more than three times more likely to die than never-smokers, finds researchers based on data from more than 160,000 individuals aged 70 and over. http://www.ajpmonline.org/article/s0749-3797(16)30517-7/fulltext 19 comments science
- A new study, conducted in 54 countries around the world, declares that 3.8% of all deaths are due to the fact that society spends more than three hours a day sitting down. http://www.ajpmonline.org/article/s0749-3797(16)00048-9/abstract 9 comments science
- Firearm Ownership and Violent Crime in the U.S.: "evidence shows that states with higher levels of firearm ownership have an increased risk for violent crimes perpetrated with a firearm" http://www.ajpmonline.org/article/s0749-3797%2815%2900072-0/abstract 23 comments science
- All-Cause Mortality Attributable to Sitting Time http://www.ajpmonline.org/article/s0749-3797%2816%2900048-9/abstract 3 comments science
- Study finds that cases of gonorrhea have decreased 24% in Maryland since an increase in alcohol sales tax. http://www.ajpmonline.org/article/s0749-3797%2815%2900627-3/fulltext 4 comments science
- Study Showing Bicycling and/or Walking Effects on Overall Health in The U.S. http://www.ajpmonline.org/article/S0749-3797%2812%2900602-2/fulltext 4 comments bicycling