4 tips for staying healthy in the COVID-19 pandemic
Every day, we’re waking up to a world that has become like a stranger to us.
The stress of sheltering in place and fear of...
Coconut oil may reduce metabolic syndrome in obese women
In a new study, researchers found that obese females that ate a small amount of coconut oil daily, even as part of a high-fat...
This drug for asthma, allergies and arthritis may increase COVID-19 risk
In a new study, researchers found that people taking a class of steroid hormones called glucocorticoids for conditions such as asthma, allergies, and arthritis...
COVID-19 and chronic lung disease: How to stay safe
Because COVID-19 attacks the lungs, limiting social contact is extremely important for people who have underlying health conditions such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary...
People with high blood pressure should keep taking their drugs in COVID-19 pandemic
In two new papers, cardiologists from Wuhan, China, and other nations urge people with high blood pressure to continue taking their medications even though...
Depression and anxiety spiked after COVID-19 lockdown announcement
In a new UK study, researchers found that there was a spike in the number of people reporting strong levels of depression and anxiety...
This hormone therapy may increase death risk in older people
In a new study, researchers found that thyroid hormone replacement therapy in older adults is associated with a higher risk of death compared with...
How loss of smell and taste could be signs of COVID-19
In a new study, researchers give weight to emerging evidence that a loss of smell and taste is a common symptom of COVID-19.
The research...
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...