Concerning rise in colon cancer deaths is almost entirely among key demographic

Concerning rise in colon cancer deaths is almost entirely among key demographic

Researchers are finally getting to the bottom of a troubling trend. Once considered a disease of older adults, colorectal cancer has now overtaken breast and brain cancers to become the leading cause of cancer deaths among Americans under 50. But a new study suggests that the burden isn’t spread evenly, finding that deaths among younger … Read more

Hope of the American Dream is still alive — but optimism greatly differs by demographic: survey

Hope of the American Dream is still alive — but optimism greatly differs by demographic: survey

More than half of people still believe that the American Dream is possible for those who want it — but optimism about achieving it greatly differs by demographic. That’s according to a new survey of 2,000 Americans (1,000 census-representative Hispanics and 1,000 non-Hispanics), which found that 61% of Hispanic respondents believe the American Dream is … Read more

New survey reveals which American demographic spends the most on Halloween

New survey reveals which American demographic spends the most on Halloween

Over half of Americans (57%) said rising chocolate prices are changing how much candy they dish out for Halloween. The new study by financial services company Empower, which polled 2,000 general population Americans, found that a third consider Halloween one of the costliest holidays of the year, and the average American plans to spend $296 … Read more