Prescriptions for mental health medications are on the rise. According to the CDC, depression in adolescents and adults has increased over 60% in the last decade. And findings from the National Health Interview Survey show that more than 1 in 10 U.S. adults took prescription medication for depression in 2023.

Burnout is real.

In January 2026, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) conducted their third annual Mental Health poll. The survey focused on full-time workers employed across a variety of industries with at least 100 employees.

Unsure about getting a flu shot this year? This data may change your mind: Between 2010 and 2025, CDC estimates that the flu caused 9.4 million–51 million illnesses, 120,000–710,000 hospitalizations, and 6,300–52,000 deaths annually.

Feeling pain, swelling, or stiffness at the base of your thumb? You may be experiencing thumb arthritis, the second most common joint in the hand to develop this condition.

Arthritis at the base of the thumb usually starts early, around age 40, and becomes more prevalent in older people. It also tends to affect women 3-6 times more frequently than men and increases even more after menopause.