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Why men with erectile dysfunction really need to protect their health

In a new study, researchers found that men with erectile dysfunction have a higher risk of death, regardless of their testosterone levels. The research was...

What people with high blood pressure should know about COVID-19

Many people have concerns about staying healthy during the COVID-19 pandemic. Those with a chronic condition such as high blood pressure — a reading above...

These two types of diabetes drugs similarly effective in reducing heart and kidney disease

In a new study, researchers found that two newer types of medications commonly used to treat type 2 diabetes are similar in their ability...

What you need to know about low carb diets and managing diabetes

Although often prescribed for diabetes patients, you shouldn’t cut carbohydrates out completely. Here, a registered dietitian offers a well-balanced recipe to try. When you think of carbohydrates, you...

BPA-free products may hurt heart function within minutes of exposure

Bisphenol A (BPA), a chemical used in plastic products, can be found in plastics used for food packaging, including liners for metal cans and...

Coronavirus can travel up to 8 meters, so 2 meters may be not enough...

A new study from MIT found that droplets carrying coronavirus can travel up to 8 meters. The study found exhalations cause gaseous clouds that can...

COVID-19 could lead to an epidemic of clinical depression

Isolation, social distancing and extreme changes in daily life are hard now, but the United States also needs to be prepared for what may...

The do’s and don’ts of social interaction during a pandemic

Across the nation, Americans find themselves in varying degrees of social isolation as part of a coordinated effort to try to slow the spread...

How stress and loneliness could make you more likely to get COVID-19

In a new study, researchers found that stress, loneliness and lack of sleep are all factors that can weaken the immune system and make...

COVID-19 is here. How long will it last?

With COVID-19 case numbers climbing dramatically in the United States and millions of people sheltered in their homes to help quell the outbreak, many...