A comprehensive study of nearly 5 million cancer patients over 40 years revealed fluctuating trends in cancer-related suicides in the U.S., with a recent significant decrease likely due to advancements in psychosocial care and cancer treatment. Highlights: Data: Analyzed data from 4,870,410 cancer patients in the US between 1975 and 2017. Trend: Suicide rates increased …
A new study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine has shed light on the growing use of kratom, an herbal drug with psychoactive effects, in the United States. The key findings show that kratom use is rising, with 0.7% of Americans aged 12 and older reporting past-year use. Use is especially common among …
A new study has uncovered an interconnected nexus between state IQ and well-being across the 50 U.S. states. Key findings show that states with higher average IQ tend to have better well-being outcomes across areas like health, income, education and crime. Some key facts: State IQ strongly predicts well-being – they correlated 0.80 in the …
