Stroke Appears 8 Times More Likely With COVID Than With Flu   

Among more than 1,900 patients with COVID-19, 1.6% suffered a stroke, versus 0.2% of nearly 1,500 patients seriously ill with flu, researchers found.

what do you think? 2020-07-02 20:28:31

As Cases Jump, Are We Better Prepared for COVID?   

There are record numbers of COVID-19 cases in the U.S., with several states in the South and West driving the resurgence. Texas has closed its bars, California has closed its restaurants in some counties, and some beaches in Florida are closed.

what do you think? 2020-07-02 11:44:06

Getting Out for Better Health   

Exercising and socializing linked to better health as people age.

what do you think? 2020-07-02 11:29:51

Scientists Find Source of COVID Clots   

One marker, called thrombomodulin, was linked with survival among all patients. Measuring thrombomodulin might help doctors better treat patients, the researchers say.

what do you think? 2020-07-02 11:01:31

MS Patients Turn to Marijuana, Other Alternative Treatments   

A majority of just over 1,000 respondents said they used some type of alternative therapy, including marijuana, vitamins, herbs and minerals, plus mind-body therapies like exercise, mindfulness, massage and various diets.

what do you think? 2020-07-02 08:02:22

How Safe Is it to Use A Public Bathroom?   

With dirty door handles, heavily trafficked toilet bowls and proximity to strangers, how can you protect yourself from COVID-19 in a public bathroom?

what do you think? 2020-07-02 04:31:06

Fireworks Take the Backyard as Public Shows Cancel   

The American Pyrotechnics Association, which represents the fireworks industry, says overall sales are breaking records.

what do you think? 2020-07-02 03:54:54

Biases Mean Men Dubbed 'Brilliant' More Often Than Women   

These stereotyped views are a result of implicit bias that people don't admit when asked directly, the researchers noted.

what do you think? 2020-07-02 03:51:38

6 At-Home Fitness Fixes   

Even if you are home all day, you still can get a full workout. Try these at-home fitness fixes.

what do you think? 2020-07-02 03:07:10

Summer Foot Care   

Keep your feet looking and feeling their best with these tips.

what do you think? 2020-07-01 20:38:16

COVID-19 Blood Test Might Predict Who Will Need a Ventilator   

This finding could lead to a scoring system that would flag at-risk patients for closer monitoring and to personalized treatments

what do you think? 2020-07-01 14:25:04

15 Expert Tips for Applying a Self-Tanner   

For those who love the look of bronzed skin but want to avoid the health risks of sun exposure, see our expert tips on using self-tanners.

what do you think? 2020-07-01 12:09:06

Muscle Relaxants for Back Pain Are Soaring: Are They Safe?   

Experts worry that muscle relaxants may not help much and could cause troubling side effects, especially in older patients.

what do you think? 2020-07-01 10:06:59

An HIV Drug You Only Take Twice a Year?   

A single injection of the experimental drug, called lenacapavir, was able to lower blood levels of HIV in a small group of patients. And it was capable of maintaining active levels in the blood for more than six months.

what do you think? 2020-07-01 08:03:08

Mask Up! Don't Let Down Your Guard Against COVID-19   

Face masks or other face coverings are especially important because research shows that people become contagious before they start having symptoms or feeling ill.

what do you think? 2020-07-01 02:56:14

Air Travel a Puzzle in Age of Coronavirus   

United and American airlines, along with Southwest and Delta, require all passengers to wear cloth face masks or any high-tech masks while on the plane. American goes further by saying passengers must bring their own face masks and must comply with airport rules about wearing a mask.

what do you think? 2020-07-01 02:37:52

Trauma of Racism Fuels High Blood Pressure Among Black Americans: Study   

Black Americans who endure life-altering instances of discrimination are a third to a half more likely to develop high blood pressure than those who haven't been similarly traumatized, researchers report in the July 1 issue of the journal Hypertension.

what do you think? 2020-07-01 01:52:19

Contact Tracer Teams Growing Amid New Challenges   

Contact tracing, along with strategic testing, rapid isolation, and supportive quarantine, is an vital way of slowing the spread of the virus, which has been diagnosed in 2.6 million people nationwide and likely has infected millions more, say public health experts.

what do you think? 2020-06-30 20:29:30

New Swine Flu Poses Possible Pandemic Risk   

The G4 virus is genetically descended from the H1N1 swine flu that caused a pandemic in 2009, CNN reported.

what do you think? 2020-06-30 16:07:10

Sleeping In on Weekends Won't Erase Your 'Sleep Debt'   

Only 18% of severely sleep-deprived men and women were able to bank enough sleep to make up for chronic weekday sleep deficiencies.

what do you think? 2020-06-30 12:19:47

Amid Pandemic, Too Many Americans Are Hesitating to Call 911   

Fear of getting COVID-19 at hospitals and not wanting to burden health care facilities with non-COVID-19 issues might account for these findings

what do you think? 2020-06-30 09:53:09

Pilgrim's Pride Chicken Nuggets Recalled   

The products, which were shipped to stores in Arizona, Idaho, Oregon and Texas, have the establishment number "P-20728" printed on individual retail packages as well as product cases.

what do you think? 2020-06-30 01:45:36

FBI: Beware of Scammers Selling Fake COVID-19 Antibody Tests   

The FBI said fraudsters are also trying to get people's personal information as well as personal health information

what do you think? 2020-06-30 01:44:33

Is Raw or Homemade Food Good for Your Pet?   

New research found that only 13% of dog owners and about one-third of cat owners exclusively fed their pets conventional pet foods as their main meals all of the time.

what do you think? 2020-06-29 19:44:53

Hispanic Americans Being Hit Hard By COVID-19   

COVID-19 is being diagnosed in Hispanic communities at a disproportionately high rate, a new study of the Baltimore-Washington, D.C., area shows.

what do you think? 2020-06-29 19:13:19

COVID-19 Fallout: Tons of Trash   

As COVID-19 has brought anxiety, worry, and social distancing, it has also brought piles and piles of trash and waste.

what do you think? 2020-06-29 14:15:16

What COVID Means To Those Who Can't Work At Home   

Working at home during a pandemic isn't an option for about three-quarters of U.S. workers, putting them at increased risk of infection, a new study finds.

what do you think? 2020-06-29 11:48:28

Can't Sleep? Behavioral Therapy May Ease Insomnia   

More doctors have become aware of cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBTI), a nondrug treatment that can improve sleep by helping patients change beliefs and behaviors.

what do you think? 2020-06-29 06:35:09

Studies Detail Syndrome in Kids Linked to COVID   

Nearly 300 children in 26 states fell ill with a mysterious COVID-related inflammatory condition between March and May, a pair of new studies show.

what do you think? 2020-06-29 06:10:02

Predicting Your Menopause Age: What Factors Matter   

When will you reach menopause? WebMD explains what factors into your menopause age.

what do you think? 2020-06-26 12:57:03

NBA to Use High-Tech Rings to Help Detect COVID-19   

The NBA released its safety protocol this month with details for the upcoming return of the season, which gives a glimpse into what life will be like in the "bubble" -- an enclosed environment in Orlando, FL, where players will stay largely protected from potential infection.

what do you think? 2020-06-26 12:40:19

Rethinking Youth Suicide Prevention During COVID   

Remote schooling, the economic downturn, and potential sickness also play a role in stress and risk levels.

what do you think? 2020-06-26 08:05:27

Need Better Sleep? Get a Partner   

Happy couples apparently make good bedfellows. New research says that when happy couples sleep together, they tend to have more -- and less disrupted -- rapid eye movement (REM) sleep.

what do you think? 2020-06-26 08:02:19

Pandemic Hits Primary Care Practices Hard   

Huge declines in patient visits during the coronavirus pandemic have slashed U.S. primary care doctors' revenues, a new study finds.

what do you think? 2020-06-26 06:34:20

COVID-19 Typically Mild for Babies: Study   

Most babies with COVID-19 have mild illness, with fever being the main symptom, according to a small study.

what do you think? 2020-06-25 20:45:45

Saharan Dust Plume Could Worsen Allergies   

The massive dust cloud is expected to hit the U.S. Gulf Coast this week.

what do you think? 2020-06-25 17:20:13

Cities Brace for 'Collision' of Heat and COVID-19   

Rochester, New York, and other cities have already weathered the first blasts of excessive heat, and they have done it while cooling centers and spray parks have been closed due to the pandemic.

what do you think? 2020-06-25 12:18:34

Coronavirus Delivering Big Economic Blow to Women   

Not only have women been more likely than men to lose their jobs during the coronavirus pandemic, but they are also shouldering more child care responsibilities at home, new research shows.

what do you think? 2020-06-25 11:17:54

CDC Updates COVID-19 Risk Factors   

The CDC has updated the list of underlying health conditions that put a person at high risk for severe outcomes from COVID-19.

what do you think? 2020-06-25 10:38:47

Poll: Most in U.S. Back Masks, Mandatory Isolation   

The new survey from Fairleigh Dickinson University found that overall, more than three-quarters of Americans support those three restrictions.

what do you think? 2020-06-25 06:48:15

Middle-Age Obesity May Increase Odds for Dementia   

Dorina Cadar, lead researcher on the new study, said the goal is to identify risk factors that are influenced by lifestyle so steps can be taken to prevent mental decline.

what do you think? 2020-06-25 06:13:11

'COVID Toe' Probably Not Caused by COVID-19   

Despite intensive testing over a wide time period, none of the 51 study patients afflicted with the reddened, tender toes came up positive for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.

what do you think? 2020-06-25 02:55:25

NBA Players to Assess New Coronavirus Test   

A saliva-based test for the new coronavirus will be assessed in a study that includes NBA players and staff, Yale University researchers said.

what do you think? 2020-06-25 01:34:44

COVID Survivor Blood Transfusion a Safe Treatment   

The experimental treatment -- called convalescent plasma therapy -- is popular because no drug has been approved specifically to treat coronavirus infection.

what do you think? 2020-06-24 12:28:30

Behind the Intermittent Fasting Fad   

In addition to promoting weight loss, so-called intermittent fasting may deliver a host of other surprising health benefits, from improved heart and brain health, to a lower risk of diabetes, and even a longer life, recent research shows.

what do you think? 2020-06-24 12:27:29

1 in 10 Americans Uses a Prescription Painkiller   

Americans continue to look to the medicine cabinet for pain relief, with 1 in 10 using some type of prescription painkiller, a new U.S. government report says.

what do you think? 2020-06-24 11:45:11

Can Kids Go To Summer Camp? Expert Offers Advice   

Summer camps are an annual ritual for millions of children, but one expert offers advice on how to determine whether it's safe to send your kids to one during the coronavirus pandemic.

what do you think? 2020-06-24 04:04:26

Cyclospora Outbreak Linked to Bagged Salad Mixes   

There have been 122 cases in seven states.

what do you think? 2020-06-24 02:58:34

COVID Surges Among Young Adults   

The spike among those age 20-39 could be explained by a combination of increased testing, rejection of social distancing and the use of masks and continued misconception among young people that they're not as likely to becoming infected or become seriously ill.

what do you think? 2020-06-24 02:57:31

Cancer Drug Might Help Curb Severe COVID-19   

Could a cancer drug spare hospital patients from the ravages of severe COVID-19?

what do you think? 2020-06-23 18:26:34

Minority Medicare Patients Hospitalized More Often   

The analysis of claims data shows that nearly 110,000 Medicare recipients were hospitalized with COVID-19 between Jan. 1 and May 16.

what do you think? 2020-06-23 12:07:52

COVID Spreads Quickly in Crowded Homes   

Poverty and crowded living conditions increase the spread of the coronavirus that causes COVID-19, a new study suggests.

what do you think? 2020-06-23 04:58:59

Is It Safe to Go Out to Eat?   

When you're going out to eat, the CDC suggests that you ahead, not only for reservations, but to confirm that COVID-19 safety measures are being followed.

what do you think? 2020-06-23 01:33:41

Severe COVID Ups Odds for Heart Conditions 10-Fold   

Doctors have long noted links between severe COVID-19 and heart trouble, but a new study helps quantify the magnitude of the problem.

what do you think? 2020-06-23 01:03:12

Big Surprise Medical Bills for COVID Survivors   

Seattle resident Michael Flor's heart nearly stopped when he received a $1.1 million dollar hospital bill for months of COVID-19 treatment.

what do you think? 2020-06-22 20:13:09

Drug Might Relieve Low Back Pain in Whole New Way   

A new nonopioid pain reliever could be welcome news for people who have difficult-to-treat back pain.

what do you think? 2020-06-22 18:47:17

Does COVID-19 Trigger New Cases of Diabetes?   

Rubino said it's not yet clear how COVID-19 might trigger diabetes. He said there are known stress responses that can make preexisting diabetes worse or unmask already existing diabetes.

what do you think? 2020-06-22 17:14:36

Take 10 With Betsey Johnson   

Ten questions with fashion designer Betsey Johnson.

what do you think? 2020-06-22 12:52:35

Steph Curry Turns Focus to Kids During the Coronavirus Pandemic   

Steph Curry and wife Ayesha support nutrition, education and physical activity for kids in Oakland through their foundation, including donating meals during the coronavirus pandemic.

what do you think? 2020-06-22 07:54:32

Stubbed Your Toe? Swearing May Help Dull the Pain   

Turns out that swearing can significantly increase your pain tolerance -- but only if you use real swear words, and not G-rated versions that mimic them, British researchers report.

what do you think? 2020-06-22 07:46:56

Theaters Reopening in July With Mask Guidelines   

AMC Theatres and Regal Theatres will begin reopening locations in July and will require movie-goers to wear masks, the cinema chains announced Friday.

what do you think? 2020-06-22 01:22:36

Despite Predictions, Loneliness Not Rising for Americans Under Lockdown   

Since the early days of the coronavirus pandemic, experts have worried that social distancing and stay-at-home orders would lead to a surge in loneliness. But a new U.S. study suggests it has not played out that way.

what do you think? 2020-06-22 01:17:20

Mosquito, Tick Populations Unchecked Amid COVID-19   

Health departments are pouring resources into easing the coronavirus and have been forced to limit or suspend pest services

what do you think? 2020-06-19 19:26:20

Is It Safe to Play Sports?   

Does sweat, spit, slides, slam-dunks, and other common sports scenarios make play too risky during the days of COVID?

what do you think? 2020-06-19 12:18:46

C. diff. Infections Double Death Risk   

Hospitalized patients infected with the dangerous diarrhea bug Clostridium difficile (C. diff.) face more than twice the risk of dying than hospitalized patients without the infection, a Dutch study shows.

what do you think? 2020-06-19 11:06:53

Dad Meets Newborn Son Weeks After Surviving COVID-19   

This week, the father of three reunited with the medical team who saved him to thank them properly.

what do you think? 2020-06-19 04:08:12

How COVID is Affecting U.S. Food Supply Chain   

During the pandemic, meat processing businesses appeared to be the weakest link throughout the food supply chain. Meat processing plants have been virus hot spots as workers have fallen ill with COVID-19, some of them dying.

what do you think? 2020-06-18 15:16:11

Low-Dose Radiation Therapy May Help COVID Patients   

Researchers are testing low-dose chest radiation to reduce inflammation in the lungs of severely ill COVID-19 patients enough to wean them off a ventilator or avoid it altogether.

what do you think? 2020-06-18 12:05:23

Couple, 90, Reunites After Wife Beats COVID-19   

For 5 weeks, 90-year-old Joyce Hoffman was separated from her husband, Don, as she recovered from the coronavirus.

what do you think? 2020-06-18 09:54:27

Half of Coronavirus Infections May Be Asymptomatic   

As many as 45% of people infected with COVID-19 have no symptoms, and they may play a major role in the spread of the virus, a new study says.

what do you think? 2020-06-18 09:20:32

Blood Type Could Impact Odds for Severe COVID-19   

A person's genes and blood type may help determine their odds for a nastier form of COVID-19, should they get infected with the new coronavirus, a new genetics study finds.

what do you think? 2020-06-18 07:13:32

People With HIV Still Live Shorter, Sicker Lives   

HIV may not be the death sentence it was 20 or 30 years ago, but people who are HIV-positive still face much shorter lives than other adults -- even if they're treated with medications that make the virus undetectable.

what do you think? 2020-06-18 07:03:18

How Well Do Americans Know the Facts About COVID?   

Months into a global pandemic, some groups of Americans simply don't know enough about COVID-19 to protect themselves and others against the highly infectious respiratory virus, a new study reports.

what do you think? 2020-06-18 01:43:30

New Blood Test May Improve Liver Cancer Screening   

The test checks people for previous exposure to certain viruses that may interact with the immune system and increase the risk of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), according to their new study.

what do you think? 2020-06-17 20:14:09

Antibodies Tested as Possible COVID Treatment   

Scientists are testing antiviral antibodies that aim to block the virus from infecting our cells, a treatment that could be ready before a vaccine.

what do you think? 2020-06-17 14:12:55

Pandemic 'Silver Lining:' Better Sleep for Some   

The COVID-19 pandemic may be stressing out most people, but it has had a surprising upside for college students: They're sleeping better.

what do you think? 2020-06-17 07:57:13

Masks and Summer Heat: Expert Tips   

COVID-19 continues to spread even in the humid heat of summer, so it's important to keep wearing masks and maintaining social distancing to prevent transmission.

what do you think? 2020-06-17 04:54:05

When the Fight Against COVID-19 Is at Home   

If a loved one is dealing with COVID-19 at home, there are several steps you can take to aid in their recovery.

what do you think? 2020-06-17 01:46:43

Texas a COVID Hotspot as State Reopens   

Texas, one of the first states to ease social distancing rules, has become a new COVID hotspot as officials deal with rising cases.

what do you think? 2020-06-17 01:13:57

1 in 5 Has Health Issues That Impact COVID-19   

About 1 in 5 people worldwide has a least one underlying health condition that puts them at increased risk of severe COVID-19 illness, researchers say.

what do you think? 2020-06-16 11:29:48

Jailing Practices Are Fueling COVID-19 Spread   

One Chicago jail is linked with nearly 16% of COVID-19 cases in the city and in Illinois, a new study finds.

what do you think? 2020-06-16 08:38:19

Dental Appointments Won't Be the Same in COVID Era   

Your dental appointment will not be the same, with changes from the waiting room to the dental chair, dentists say.

what do you think? 2020-06-16 08:22:52

Combo Dangerous: FDA   

The drugs, hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine, could reduce the antiviral effectiveness of remdesivir, the FDA warned Monday

what do you think? 2020-06-16 06:33:54

How to Cope When COVID Steals Loving Touch, Hugs   

Understanding the reason why we can't hug and touch those we love during this pandemic is one thing. Dealing with the effects of that are still proving very difficult for many. Some say we're having "skin hunger." Others refer to it as hug deprivation or touch starvation.

what do you think? 2020-06-15 20:57:48

What Difference Do Calorie Counts on Menus Make?   

Calorie labeling requirements for menus in U.S. restaurant chains could save tens of thousands of lives and billions of dollars in health care and other costs, a new study claims.

what do you think? 2020-06-15 19:06:39

COVID-19 Can Start With Neurological Symptoms   

In fact, headaches, dizziness, strokes, weakness, decreased alertness or other neurological symptoms can appear before the more commonly known symptoms of infection with the new coronavirus (known as SARS-COV-2), the researchers said.

what do you think? 2020-06-15 14:31:32

1 in 15 Parents 'Hesitant' About Child Vaccines   

One-quarter of U.S. parents are hesitant about seasonal flu shots for their kids, and roughly 1 in 15 feel the same way about routine childhood vaccinations, a nationwide study finds.

what do you think? 2020-06-15 07:08:56

Lockdowns Making Things Worse for Obese Americans   

As COVID-19 closed gyms and forced people to hunker down at home, "Quarantine-15" jokes flooded the internet, referring to the weight gain that many anticipated.

what do you think? 2020-06-15 05:35:17

Pandemic Causing Havoc for Kids With ADHD   

Researchers surveyed 241 parents in China, found that the majority said their child's ADHD symptoms had worsened during lockdown and the switch to online schooling.

what do you think? 2020-06-15 03:25:34

Coronavirus Daily Digest: June 12, 2020   

A roundup of the latest news about COVID-19

what do you think? 2020-06-12 19:43:54

COVID-19 Cases Rebound Across the South and West   

As states continue to ease coronavirus-related restrictions, more and more are seeking spikes in cases and hospitalizations.

what do you think? 2020-06-12 14:55:37

DIY COVID Tests Work Fine, Less Discomfort   

New studies find a much more comfortable swab test, performed by patients themselves, works just as well.

what do you think? 2020-06-12 12:48:16

Is It Safe to Go to the Pool?   

As states begin to reopen pools, many are wondering if it's safe to head back into the water.

what do you think? 2020-06-12 09:17:24

Schools, Parents, Teachers Grapple With Reopening   

Shool officials are discussing several scenarios, including opening schools, keeping them closed and a combination of both.

what do you think? 2020-06-12 08:56:38

More Young Americans Are Going Without Sex   

Sex, and lots of it, has long been the primary preoccupation of young adults, but more of them are now going months and years without any intimate encounters.

what do you think? 2020-06-12 08:53:22

Poll: Most Educators Wary of Fall School Reopening   

Nearly 2 in 3 educators (65% of 1,907 total) polled by EdWeek's Research Center in late May say they would prefer that schools remain closed to slow the spread of the coronavirus.

what do you think? 2020-06-12 04:47:24

That Cough or Sneeze Behind You Might Not Be COVID   

The grosser someone sounds when they cough or sneeze, the more likely you are to suspect they have a contagious infection -- even if it's not true.

what do you think? 2020-06-12 03:40:48

HIV Can Travel From the Brain, Study Suggests   

HIV can reside in brain cells and spread the AIDS-causing virus to the body, a new study in mice indicates.

what do you think? 2020-06-12 01:39:15

United Airlines Passengers Questioned About Health   

United Airlines is now requiring passengers to answer a series of questions about their health before they are allowed to board a plane.

what do you think? 2020-06-11 18:05:42

Coronavirus Daily Digest: June 11, 2020   

A roundup of the latest news about COVID-19

what do you think? 2020-06-11 11:38:36