Flu May Be Tougher on Brain Health Than COVID-19: Study
THURSDAY, March 21, 2024— The flu is more likely to lead to a neurological disorder than COVID, according to a new study that surprised its authors.  " While the results were not what we expected to find, they are reassuring in that we... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - March 21, 2024 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news

U.S. Life Expectancy Rose Overall, But Overdose Deaths Still Set Records
THURSDAY, March 21, 2024 -- As the pandemic wound down, life expectancy in the United States began to bounce back in 2022, although deaths among children increased and drug overdose deaths continued to reach record highs, new government research... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - March 21, 2024 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news

Nearly 7 Million Americans Have Alzheimer's, and Caregivers Are Stressed
WEDNESDAY, March 20, 2024 -- Nearly 7 million American seniors are living with Alzheimer’s dementia, placing a huge strain on both personal caregivers and the U.S. health care system, according to a new Alzheimer ' s Association report. The... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - March 20, 2024 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news

U.S. Falls Out of Top 20 in'World's Happiest Countries' List
WEDNESDAY, March 20, 2024 -- For the first time, the United States has fallen out of the top 20 spots on the annual world ' s happiest nations list. Americans are now No. 23, far behind the top five countries -- Finland (No. 1), Denmark, Iceland,... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - March 20, 2024 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news

One in 10 U.S. School-Age Kids Have ADHD: Report
WEDNESDAY, March 20, 2024 -- About 1 in every 10 U.S. children ages 5 to 17 has been diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to the latest government statistics. The data from the National Health Interview Survey... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - March 20, 2024 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news