Use of ADHD drugs surged during pandemic, fueling shortages: Study
Prescriptions for drugs to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have soared during the coronavirus pandemic, according to a new study. Prescriptions for stimulant and non-stimulant medications for ADHD have skyrocketed during the coronavirus pandemic, according to a new study published today. JAMA Psychiatry on wednesday. Sudden demand for ADHD drugs added to the shortage. In […]
‘Forever chemicals’ in microplastics rack up $250 billion a year in health care costs: Study
Microplastics, which contain “permanent chemicals,” add $250 billion annually to U.S. health care costs, according to a recent report. study Conducted by researchers at New York University, daily mail report. chemicals known as perfluoroalkyl substances or polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, is man-made and used in many products, including nonstick cookware, water-repellent clothing, stain-resistant fabrics, cleaning […]
Study: Transgender people less likely to be employed
Research by a medical data analytics company shows that transgender people are less likely to be employed, have health insurance, and get married. They are also at “higher risk” of developing mental and behavioral problems, contracting sexually transmitted diseases, and using and abusing drugs. The research was conducted by definitive health caredescribes its company's mission […]
Microplastics cost US $250B, more than entire COVID pandemic: study
Microplastics, which contain “permanent chemicals” in the United States' food and water supplies, are creating a $25 trillion annual health crisis, according to a new study. Research shows that in 2018 alone, exposure to small plastics (which the Mayo Clinic has linked to heart health, hormonal imbalances, and even cancer) cost the healthcare system $289 […]
Nearly 30% of Americans behind on debt payments in largest metros, study finds
Ramsay Show co-host George Kamel has reacted to Guy Fieris' stance on leaving his fortune to his children and how to avoid overspending and credit card debt. Last year, American households racked up a record $17.29 trillion in debt due to outstanding mortgages, credit cards and student loans, according to the latest figures from the […]
Bottled water found to contain tens of thousands of ‘tiny plastic particles’ in new study
people who drink alcohol bottled water Some researchers argue that it may do more than just hydrate you. A new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences found that each water bottle can contain hundreds of thousands of nanoplastics. Nanoplastics are tiny plastic particles less than 1 micrometer in size, measuring […]
Climate change is triggering decline in snowpack, study finds
A new study reveals that river basins around the world that once had constant snowfall are experiencing reduced snowpack due to climate change. Areas with average winter temperatures below this threshold tend to maintain snowpack, while warmer areas experience rapid cooling. Europe and North America, including the Great Salt Lake, Merrimack, and various river basins, […]
ADHD treatment prescriptions for adults surged during pandemic, fueling shortages: Study
A new study finds that prescription treatments for ADHD have skyrocketed among adults during the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to shortages of popular treatments like Adderall. new research Published in JAMA Psychiatry On Wednesday, it was found that prescriptions for stimulant and non-stimulant ADHD medications have skyrocketed during the pandemic, especially among young people and women. […]
Bottled water contains more plastic particles than previously thought: study
The average 1-litre plastic bottle contains 100 times higher levels of 'nanoplastics' than previously thought, according to new research. According to the journal Proceedings, the peer-reviewed study is the first to examine particles less than 1 micrometer long, or 1/70th the width of a human hair, with an average of 240,000 particles in a liter […]
Top 1 percent paying lower tax rates than other residents in most states: Study
The wealthiest households in most states pay lower tax rates than other households, a new analysis finds. New research conducted by Institute for Tax and Economic Policy They analyzed the tax system in all 50 states and Washington, D.C., by examining how seven different income groups pay state and local tax rates. The study ultimately […]