Cannabis use does not reduce long-term heroin use, study finds Wednesday, November 29 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- People with heroin dependency don't use less of that drug if they start also using cannabis, according to a new study.The findings cast some doubt on the idea that cannabis might help people reduce their dependence on opioids, experts say."Cannabis is... Read More.
Study: WA Supreme Court analysis finds progressive domination of donations, decisions Tuesday, November 28 by The Center Square (The Center Square) – A Ballotpedia analysis of Washington state Supreme Court candidate campaign finance and court case outcomes between 2013 and 2022 shows... Read More.
Seattle’s core taxes increased four times faster than economy since 2013: study Monday, November 20 by The Center Square (The Center Square) – The Downtown Seattle Association is calling out Seattle officials after a new study found that, despite taxes increasing at an exponential rate, the city... Read More.
Semaglutide helps reduce risk of heart attack, stroke in people without diabetes, study finds Monday, November 13 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Taking semaglutide, the active ingredient in drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic used for weight loss, can help boost heart health in people without diabetes, according to new research.In a study of over 17,000 people, semaglutide, a GLP-1 receptor agonist medication, was... Read More.
Study: More than 40% of US adults unaware they have, not treating high cholesterol Friday, November 3 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- More than 40% of adults in the United States are unaware they have -- and therefore are not being treated for -- high cholesterol, according to a new study.For the study, published in JAMA Cardiology, researchers from institutions in New York,... Read More.
Tobacco use falls among high school students, but is rising among middle schoolers: Study Thursday, November 2 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Tobacco use has decreased among U.S. high school students, primarily with a drop in the use of e-cigarettes, but is on the rise among middle schoolers, according to a new federal report.The study, published Thursday by the Centers for Disease Control... Read More.
Study: Tacoma’s nonprofit arts industry generated $28.7 million in tax revenue Friday, October 27 by The Center Square (The Center Square) – A new study on Tacoma’s nonprofit arts and culture industry revealed that sector generated $28.7 million in tax revenue and $163 million in economic... Read More.
UCLA study shows teen viewers think there’s too much sex in movies and TV Wednesday, October 25 by ABC NewsA new study shows that today's teens actually have a complaint they might have heard their grandparents gripe about: There's just too much sex in movies and TV.The 2023 Teens & Screens report from UCLA’s Center... Read More.
Young adults twice as likely as teens to suffer from anxiety and depression, study finds Wednesday, October 25 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- While there have been warnings about the state of children and teenagers' mental health over the past several years, a new report says another age demographic is suffering even more.Adults ages 18 to 25 are nearly twice as likely as teenagers... Read More.
Chemotherapy drug could reduce risk of dying of cervical cancer: Study Tuesday, October 24 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- An already-approved chemotherapy drug could reduce the risk of dying of cervical cancer when added to the current treatment standard, according to new research presented at a major medical conference.The study, presented at the European Society for Medical Oncology, followed 500 people,... Read More.
It may be too late to prevent significant melting on West Antarctic ice shelf that includes ‘Doomsday Glacier’: Study Monday, October 23 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Melting in West Antarctica, a region which includes the "Doomsday Glacier" that threatens the globe with severe sea level rise, could be inevitable in the future due to warming oceans, scientists say.Loss of ice in West Antarctica has been prevalent this... Read More.
Women who followed DASH diet in midlife reported fewer memory problems in older age, study finds Friday, October 20 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- A new study released on Friday found that women who followed a heart-healthy diet reduced their risk of cognitive issues later in life.Doctors have long touted the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet, which was designed to lower blood pressure,... Read More.