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• Losing a Partner or Sibling Linked to Heightened Cardiovascular Risks During Global Pandemic Periods

  Published: Apr 25, 2026

  Section: Medical News

  A cohort study published in JAMA Network Open indicates that bereavement serves as a significant trigger for cardiovascular disease, a trend that intensified during the COVID-19 pa...

• Systematic Review Reveals Dramatic Post-Pandemic Surge in Screen Time Among Children and Adolescents

  Published: Mar 31, 2026

  Section: Research

  A comprehensive review by the University of Turku has tracked a three-decade increase in digital device usage among youth, noting a sharp escalation following the COVID-19 pandemic...

• Harvard Longitudinal Study Reveals COVID-19 Pandemic Significantly Disrupted Executive Function Development in Young Children

  Published: Mar 24, 2026

  Section: Health

  A multi-year study of over 3,100 children in Massachusetts found that the pandemic slowed the growth of essential cognitive skills, including attention and self-control, across all...

• Adult ADHD Stimulant Prescriptions More Than Double in Canada Following Start of COVID-19 Pandemic

  Published: Mar 9, 2026

  Section: Research

  New research published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal reveals a dramatic surge in stimulant prescriptions among adults, with rates accelerating rapidly since 2020. The...