About The Study: Between 2021 and 2023, prevalence of current cannabis use increased among adults age 65 or older nationally, with key demographic subgroups experiencing marked increases. Adults with the highest incomes initially had the lowest prevalence of cannabis use vs other income levels, but by 2023, they had the highest prevalence, which may indicate better access to medical cannabis given its costs. 

A new nationwide study reveals that Black, Hispanic, and Asian/Pacific Islander patients face significantly higher costs when undergoing emergency surgeries compared to white patients, with the financial burden of unplanned procedures costing the healthcare system billions annually.

A new study from researchers at Fox Chase Cancer Center released at the American Society of Clinical Oncology’s (ASCO) Annual Meeting demonstrates that a simple addition to the electronic medical record (EMR) system can assist fertility preservation efforts for young adult cancer patients.

Socioeconomic factors may be a driving force behind the emergence and spread of animal-borne disease outbreaks, according to new research from the University of Georgia and Oklahoma State University.