Chronic, non-communicable diseases or chronic diseases,* such as cardiovascular diseases, cancer, chronic respiratory diseases and diabetes, have a considerable impact on human life and the economy.

Adults with chronic pain are significantly more supportive of policies expanding cannabis access than the physicians who treat them, according to a study from Rutgers Health and other institutions.

Leonard is a senior fellow of the Leonard Davis Institute of Health Economics at the University of Pennsylvania and an epidemiologist. Nicome is an adviser of the National Academy of Medicine Climate ...

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Chronic pain is the most common complication affecting adults with sickle cell disease (SCD). 1 Pain profoundly affects people’s quality of life, functional ability, and health care utilization.

A study reveals a gap between patient and physician attitudes on medical marijuana policies. Adults with chronic pain are significantly more supportive of policies expanding cannabis access than the ...