Being “half-included” in American society takes a toll on immigrant health, study finds
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Updates every hour. Last Updated: 28-Jun-2026 23:15 ET (29-Jun-2026 03:15 GMT/UTC)
A new study published in the Journal of Health and Social Behavior shows that when immigrants have adopted some cultural and behavioural elements of their home country but not others, they have worse health.
Fewer than one in five adults older than 65 report discussing their cannabis use with clinicians, according to Rutgers Health researchers.
Their study, published online ahead of print in the August 2026 issue of the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, explored the prevalence of conversations between patients and clinicians about cannabis use and its potential harms.