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.

Margaret Sibley, Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, School of Medicine, University of Washington • conversation
Aug. 4, 2023 ~10 min

Ketamine found effective in treatment-resistant depression

A new study finds ketamine as effective as electroconvulsive therapy (without its major side effects) for the treatment of nonpsychotic, treatment-resistant depression.

Harvard Gazette • harvard
May 31, 2023 ~5 min


Many people are tired of grappling with long COVID – here are some evidence-based ways to counter it

There’s no one-size-fits-all approach for long COVID treatment, but exercise focusing on breathing and pacing yourself throughout the day often helps.

Kyle B. Enfield, Associate Professor of Medicine, University of Virginia • conversation
May 9, 2023 ~9 min

Watch out for dangerous combinations of over-the-counter cold medicine and prescription drugs – two pharmacoepidemiology experts explain the risks

Some of the prescription medications you’re taking may not mix with over-the-counter drugs.

Ximena Oyarzún-González, Postdoctoral Researcher in Outcomes and Translational Sciences, The Ohio State University • conversation
April 21, 2023 ~10 min

People can have food sensitivities without noticeable symptoms – long-term consumption of food allergens may lead to behavior and mood changes

Food allergies have been linked to behavioral and mood disorders, including depression, anxiety and ADHD.

Kumi Nagamoto-Combs, Assistant Professor of Biomedical Sciences, University of North Dakota • conversation
Dec. 8, 2022 ~10 min

Severe COVID-19 linked with brain aging, says study

Researchers have linked the molecular signatures underlying brain aging with the cognitive decline observed in patients with severe COVID-19.

Harvard Gazette • harvard
Dec. 6, 2022 ~4 min

COVID-19 rapid tests can breed confusion – here's how to make sense of the results and what to do, according to 3 testing experts

Rapid tests can be an incredibly useful tool for early detection of COVID-19. Unfortunately, they sometimes leave people with more questions than answers.

Yukari Manabe, Associate Director of Global Health Research and Innovation Professor of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University • conversation
Oct. 13, 2022 ~9 min

When should you get the new COVID-19 booster and the flu shot? Now is the right time for both

When COVID-19 and the flu co-infect, it’s ‘flurona.’ But such cases are rare, and there are effective ways to protect yourself from both viruses.

Libby Richards, Associate Professor of Nursing, Purdue University • conversation
Sept. 22, 2022 ~9 min


Brain controls symptoms of sickness

Study illuminates connections to immune system.

Juan Siliezar • harvard
June 8, 2022 ~5 min

Ovarian cancer is not a silent killer – recognizing its symptoms could help reduce misdiagnosis and late detection

There are currently no effective tests to screen for ovarian cancer. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t ways to recognize and prevent it.

Barbara Goff, Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Washington • conversation
April 25, 2022 ~6 min

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