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A cohort study found a disproportionate increase in postpartum depression among women and adolescents in low-socioeconomic status communities following state abortion bans. The legislation disproportionately affects vulnerable populations, highlighting the need for targeted mental health support and policy interventions.
New legislation bans online money games in India, highlighting aggressive promotional spending and addictive design features that exploit users. The study finds 450 million people lose Rs. 20,000 crores annually through online gaming, with cases of Internet Gaming Disorder and suicides reported.
A cross-sectional study found significant associations between state-level firearm ownership and all-cause and firearm-specific homicide among pregnant women. The results suggest that prevention efforts should focus on women during pregnancy, particularly in states with higher firearm ownership rates.
The study found a decline in underrepresented in medicine student matriculation into US medical schools following the SCOTUS ruling. This decline was particularly pronounced in states without pre-existing state-level affirmative action bans.
A longitudinal cohort study found that recreational cannabis legalization was associated with increased cannabis and electronic nicotine delivery systems use, but not a significant increase in cigarette use. The study suggests that commercialization policy should be closely monitored as retail cannabis expands.
A cross-sectional study found that stronger gun laws were associated with lower overall firearm mortality, particularly for suicide. Policies addressing root causes of violence through economic mobility and social services may also reduce homicides.
After Roe v. Dobbs, nearly half of clinicians who provided abortions in banning states relocated, mostly to non-banning states, the study reveals.
The University of Exeter has unveiled a new Handbook providing practical guidance for states to develop or review their national positions on international law and cyber activities. The 176-page guide offers concrete and accessible steps for government lawyers, policy officials, academics, and experts in this rapidly evolving field.
A recent study found that Texas's 2021 abortion restrictions were associated with rises in psychological distress amongst females of childbearing years. The study suggests that younger females are disproportionately affected by these barriers to accessing abortion care.
The bureaucracy index reveals a significant rise in regulatory volume, driven mainly by financial regulation and business law growth
A new study from the University of Illinois examines how food manufacturers navigate different state regulations, revealing four response options: updating products, maintaining separate versions, removing from stricter markets, or ignoring regulations. The researchers found that firms choose their responses based on factors like cost ...
A recent study by Chris O'Meara from the University of Exeter Law School argues that existing laws can be used to limit when and how states may lawfully target satellites using ASAT technologies. This could help address pressing international concerns regarding space militarization and the fear of wars between states.
A pooled cross-sectional study found a positive correlation between state minimum wage hikes and improved food security rates among at-risk households. Policymakers can use these findings to set wages that reduce food insecurity burden on U.S. children and families.
A new dataset captures over 170 years of US state laws governing minors' legal capacity to independently consent to sexual health services without parental involvement. This increase in states allowing minors to consent has substantial limitations, including complexity and neglect of confidentiality concerns.
A cross-sectional study found a significant increase in abortions among Colorado residents following the implementation of Texas SB8. This rise aligns with reports from area clinicians and media outlets, indicating increased patient demand and delayed appointments.
A cross-sectional study found a significant increase in abortions among Colorado residents following the implementation of Texas SB8. The study aligns with reports from clinicians and media outlets, indicating dramatic patient demand and delayed appointments.
A new study suggests that US abortion bans are associated with increased fertility rates, particularly among subpopulations experiencing structural disadvantages. The findings also highlight the negative impact of these policies on maternal and child health outcomes.
A study by University of Texas at Austin professor Lisa De Simone found that internal disclosure laws lead to more jobs and save taxpayers. External disclosure laws have little to no impact on job creation. The research analyzed data from 27 states and 48,243 subsidies.
Researchers developed machine learning models to identify high-risk gun dealers selling the largest proportion of guns recovered in crimes within a year. The study's findings suggest that enforcing targeted inspections and citations on these dealers can help reduce the supply of firearms to offenders.
Grocery store sales increase when beer is introduced, with households visiting more frequently and increasing expenditures by 8% per month. Beer-purchasing households also tend to spend more on related categories like snacks, cheese, and soda.
A new study at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health found no changes in opioid outcomes among the general population with the states' passage of medical and recreational marijuana laws. Decreases in opioid outcomes were observed among people reporting cannabis use but not when both medical and recreational use laws existed.
A study by New York University researchers found that public policies addressing economic security, alcohol consumption, and safety restrictions can effectively prevent suicide deaths in the US. Policies with strong evidence include those improving economic security, limiting access to alcohol, and restricting lethal means.
A longitudinal cohort study found that state cannabis legalization is associated with increased cannabis use disorder and poisoning diagnoses. Communities with increased access to cannabis may experience increased healthcare use and costs due to these rising diagnoses.
New research from Lancaster University highlights the devastating impact of the UK's unprecedented use of citizenship stripping on British children trapped in dire camps in North-East Syria. The study calls for a children's right approach to repatriation decision-making to ensure safe return and family reunification.
A study by the University of Texas at Austin found that most US states with food-waste laws have failed to reduce landfill disposal, except for Massachusetts, which saw a 7.3% decrease in waste. The researchers attribute Massachusetts' success to strong infrastructure and enforcement.
A nationwide survey of law enforcement agencies found significant variations in co-responder teams' characteristics, operations, and perceived effectiveness. The study aims to inform evidence-based guidelines and protocols for these initiatives.
A study by Aruhn Venkat found that the law led to a significant reduction in tax avoidance strategies, including shifting money overseas or moving it to special purpose entities. The law also had a deterrent effect on companies, with publicity around actual whistleblower lawsuits having a complementary effect.
A recent study found that online e-cigarette retailers are not consistently adhering to laws aimed at preventing the sale of vaping products to minors. The researchers analyzed 16 attempted purchases and found that 73% were processed and 67% were delivered, with many violating age verification and shipping regulations.
A cross-sectional study found that barriers to divorce were associated with higher pregnancy-associated homicide rates and better access to reproductive health care was linked to lower rates. The study highlights the importance of considering state legislation when addressing pregnancy-related violence.
A new JAMA commentary by Boston University School of Public Health researchers warns that Project 2025's conservative blueprint would undermine healthcare and public health. The playbook's proposals, led by The Heritage Foundation, include deregulating healthcare, weakening the ACA, and allowing discrimination within healthcare settings.
A new analysis by Boston University School of Public Health found that between 2020-2024, 30 states enacted laws targeting Black people, LGBTQ+ individuals, transgender people, and birthing people. The study suggests that these discriminatory laws work in tandem to curtail legal protections for marginalized populations, leading to nega...
After the Dobbs decision, tubal sterilization rates rose in all US states, with further monthly increases observed in banned states. Limited states showed a similar trend, while protected states did not exhibit significant changes.
A cross-sectional study of commercially insured patients suggests that there may be meaningful heterogeneous associations between cannabis policy and state-level outcomes, as well as between cannabis policy and drug class, with implications for patient substance use and mental health outcomes.
A study by Brown University researchers found that fentanyl's introduction into Oregon's unregulated market contributed to the state's overdose rate increase. Decriminalization of drug possession was not linked to an rise in fatal overdoses.
A new study found that communities with pharmacies implementing a state standing order to distribute naloxone without a prescription showed a significant decrease in opioid-related deaths. The analysis, conducted from 2013 to 2018, observed a gradual decline of 16% per year in cities with naloxone distribution, compared to those without.
A new study found that communities with pharmacies dispensing standing order naloxone experienced a gradual and significant decrease in opioid deaths, averaging 16% per year. This suggests that expanding access to naloxone through state-mandated standing orders can save lives and reduce opioid fatality rates.
A recent study from Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health found that Florida's red flag gun law was associated with an 11 percent reduction in firearm homicide rates from 2019 to 2021. The study used augmented synthetic control methods and controlled for state-level sociodemographic and economic covariates.
A study published in JAMA Network Open suggests that states with gun permit laws see firearm homicide rates 18% lower than those with universal background check policies alone. Gun permits are associated with decreases in firearm fatalities due to their ability to record lower-level crimes and update criminal databases more consistently.
A recent comparative effectiveness study found that restrictive firearm policies significantly lower firearm mortality. The study's findings suggest that policymakers should prioritize comprehensive regulation over individual policy changes.
A study found that drivers who received weekly feedback on their phone use and a cash incentive of up to $50 used their phones less than those given no incentive or feedback. The intervention also led to a 21% decrease in handheld phone usage when drivers were told they would lose money if they engaged in phone use while driving.
Researchers discovered that state firearm access laws significantly reduced firearm suicides among young adults. Implementing permit to purchase laws was associated with a 39% decrease in firearm suicides and a 14% decrease in overall suicide rates among this age group.
A Massachusetts statewide standing order policy led to a 32% increase in emergency contraceptive fills at pharmacies. The policy's impact was largely attributed to increased prescription-only ulipristal fill rates, which more than doubled after the policy was implemented.
The summit aimed to improve care for people with cancer by discussing knowledge gaps, societal stigma, and shifting policies. Experts emphasized the importance of education about sexual and reproductive health in cancer treatment.
A study found that US state abortion bans primarily impact American Indian and Black female populations of reproductive age. These policies concentrate in regions with higher proportions of these groups, leading to unequal access to reproductive healthcare.
A new study by Michigan State University researchers found that state-paid family leave policies can help prevent child abuse. The study compared four states with implemented paid family leave to those without it and found a statistically significant reduction in infant maltreatment rates.
A repeated cross-sectional study of recreational marijuana laws and teen marijuana use from 1993-2021 found no evidence of an encouraging effect. The logistic regression and interaction-weighted models showed no significant association between the two variables.
According to the study, AEDs were only used in 13 of nearly 1,800 cases of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest, despite many incidents occurring within a four-minute walk of a public AED. Cardiac arrests outside of a hospital setting are usually fatal but administering CPR and using an AED greatly increases the chances of survival.
After the Dobbs v Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision, a substantial number of abortion seekers accessed services. Provision of medications for self-managed abortions increased in the six months following the decision, indicating growing access to abortion services despite state-level bans and restrictions.
A study by researchers at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health found that laws criminalizing or punishing drug use during pregnancy are more likely to worsen rather than improve health outcomes. The findings suggest that punitive policies are ineffective and may even increase harm to pregnant individuals and their babies.
A new study found that NC prosecutors believe DIH laws reduce overdoses and illicit drug distribution, but this is contradicted by evidence. The number of DIH prosecutions does not correlate with community-level variables like overdose rates.
West Virginia University researchers introduced a new database showing occupational licensing's impact on the workforce, highlighting how licenses increase cost and time to enter professions, affecting consumers. The database encompasses 50 jobs across all 50 states, providing insights into licensing standards, fees, and requirements.
A new study found that specialty treatment for cannabis use disorder decreased in states with medical and recreational cannabis laws, despite a growing need for treatment. The study suggests that public education and access to evidence-based services are needed to address the unmet treatment needs of people with CUD.
A recent study found that recreational marijuana laws are associated with a 10% rise in workplace injuries among individuals aged 20-34, likely due to impaired cognitive function and care. The study suggests that these laws may have unintended consequences for worker safety.
A new study on public attitudes toward abortion laws found that those with better understanding of pregnancy are more opposed to legislation restricting access to abortions. The researchers also discovered that laws limiting access to abortion after 12 weeks did not garner greater support than those limiting it after six weeks.
A study analyzing survey data from 718,000 participants found that living in states with abortion trigger laws was associated with higher anxiety and depression symptoms after the Dobbs v Jackson decision. The study suggests a small but significant increase in mental health issues among those residing in such states.
A new Northwestern Medicine study found that opioid prescription limits are effective in reducing prescription length when set according to the type of doctor visit. The study, which analyzed data from West Virginia from 2017-2019, showed a significant reduction in prescription lengths for patients in hospital and outpatient settings.
A new study found that states with restrictive abortion laws had a 16% increased infant mortality rate compared to those with more comprehensive reproductive healthcare. Demographic factors such as low education attainment and inadequate prenatal care also contributed to elevated IMR.
A UMass Lowell researcher has been awarded a nearly $1 million grant to study the effectiveness of extreme risk protection orders (ERPOs) in preventing mass public shootings. The research aims to analyze how such laws impact gun violence and provide insights into data interpretation, social media behavior, and warning signs.
A new study from the University of Wisconsin-Madison found that individuals born in dry counties due to Prohibition-era laws lived longer, with an average additional lifespan of approximately 1.7 years. This increase in longevity is equivalent to nearly 15% of the overall life expectancy improvements for those born between 1900-1930.
The study highlights substantial heterogeneity in NICS reporting requirements for mental health prohibitions and a lack of clarity around processes. This raises questions about the ability of NICS to prevent firearm purchases or possession by individuals with court-identified risk of violence.