COVID-19 loneliness linked to more mental problems in older people
Although social distancing is crucial in thwarting the spread of COVID-19, isolation and the ensuing loneliness may be severely detrimental for older adults.
In a...
Widespread face mask use could prevent a second COVID-19 wave
In a new study, researchers found that population-wide use of face masks keeps the coronavirus 'reproduction number' under 1.0, and prevents further waves of...
Why some non-smokers get lung disease COPD and some heavy smokers do not
In a new study, researchers found that people with small airways relative to the size of their lungs may have a lower breathing capacity...
4 ways to be a savvy news consumer in COVID-19 pandemic
Sometimes it feels like trying to drink from a firehose. All those news headlines making new claims about coronavirus and COVID-19.
All those social media...
COVID-19 care is (mostly) free to patients. Should other vital care be too?
Rapid shifts removed out-of-pocket costs that could keep people from getting coronavirus care. That trend may continue.
Imagine a pack of elephants doing graceful spins,...
More evidence that malaria drug cannot save COVID-19 patients
In a new study, researchers found that malaria drug hydroxychloroquine—with or without azithromycin—did not reduce the risk of ventilation or death and was linked...
How COVID-19 may harm kidney health
In a new study, researchers found that COVID-19 virus associated acute kidney injury is not uncommon.
Many hospitalized COVID-19 patients—as many as 80% of critically...
Heart injury in severe COVID-19 linked to higher death risk of death
In a new study, researchers found that heart damage is prevalent among patients hospitalized with COVID-19 and is associated with a higher risk of...
COVID-19 linked to stroke in otherwise healthy people
In a new study, researchers found that people with no risk factors for stroke may have an increased risk if they have contracted COVID-19,...
How to be a patient with COVID-19, according to Yale
Sana Goldberg '20 MSN, RN published her first book, How to Be a Patient: The Essential Guide to Navigating the World of Modern Medicine,...