More adults than ever have been seeking ADHD medications – an ADHD expert explains what could be driving the trend
The COVID-19 pandemic may have played a considerable role in the uptick of adults being treated for ADHD. But more data is needed to determine whether the trends will continue.
Aug. 4, 2023 • ~10 min
Tuberculosis on the rise for first time in decades after COVID-19 interrupted public health interventions and increased inequality
Tuberculosis is a preventable and curable disease, yet before the pandemic, it killed more people than any other infectious disease.
July 7, 2023 • ~8 min
More than 1.5 million Americans lost Medicaid coverage in the spring of 2023 due to the end of pandemic policies – and paperwork problems
The health coverage program’s enrollment soared during the three years after March 2020 due to temporary policies adopted at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
June 23, 2023 • ~4 min
Annual numbers of excess deaths in the US relative to other developed countries are growing at an alarming rate
New research shows that preventable deaths are increasing in the US at the same time that life expectancy keeps dropping.
June 13, 2023 • ~6 min
Mounting research documents the harmful effects of social media use on mental health, including body image and development of eating disorders
Research shows that social media, with it endless promotion of unrealistic standards of beauty, has had a negative impact on millions of young people.
June 7, 2023 • ~10 min
Pivotal points in the COVID-19 pandemic – 5 essential reads
With the emergency phase of the COVID-19 pandemic in the rearview mirror, at least for now, we look back on a handful of stories that provided sharp insights at key moments in the pandemic.
May 17, 2023 • ~9 min
What does ending the emergency status of the COVID-19 pandemic in the US mean in practice? 4 questions answered
The emergency status allowed the federal government to cut through a mountain of red tape, with the goal of responding to the pandemic more efficiently.
May 10, 2023 • ~11 min
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