This study shows a clear link between heart disease and COVID-19

One of the most harrowing effects of COVID-19 is severe damage to the lungs, which makes breathing hard or impossible for those who are...

2 or more chronic health problems linked to a positive COVID-10 test result

In a recent study at the University of Glasgow and elsewhere, researchers found the presence of two or more long-term health conditions—known as multimorbidity—is...

5 tips on intimacy during COVID-19 pandemic

The need for physical distancing to reduce the spread of COVID-19 may make it feel impossible to maintain an intimate relationship during the pandemic,...

Is your drinking water toxic? This app may help you find out

Exposure to hydraulic fracturing fluid in drinking water has been shown to increase the risk of respiratory problems, premature births, congenital heart defects, and...

COVID-19 antibodies can provide long-lasting immunity, study shows

One of the most important questions about the novel coronavirus is whether people who are infected are immune from reinfection and, if so, for...

Scientists make significant COVID-19 drug breakthrough

In a new study, researchers have found a new inhalation treatment for preventing the spread of COVID-19 is potentially far more effective than currently...

Scientists find a cause of blood clotting, severe COVID-19

SARS-CoV-2 is the coronavirus that causes COVID-19. It is currently not known why some individuals develop only mild or no symptoms when infected, whilst others...

How to reduce stress in the COVID-19 pandemic

Everybody, it seems, is stressed out to some degree by the coronavirus pandemic. It may be anguish over the sickness or death of a friend...

How to improve heart health during the COVID-19 pandemic

A healthy heart is always essential but especially during the current pandemic. People with heart disease and other medical conditions appear to be at higher...

Blood test could identify COVID-19 patients at risk of cytokine storm

Scientists have identified a blood profile that could help identify COVID-19 patients at greatest risk of deterioration and direct them towards trials of specific...