Don’t ignore signs of stroke or heart attack due to COVID-19 crisis
Hackensack University Medical Center is cautioning patients not to ignore symptoms of a stroke or heart attack due to fear of contracting COVID-19.
Many hospitals...
Warmer weather slows COVID-19 transmission, but not by much
In a new study, researchers found that while the rate of COVID-19 incidence does decrease with warmer temperatures up until 52 degrees F, further...
This type of hair greying can be reversed, new study shows
In a new study, researchers have found evidence of human hair turning grey due to stress and then reverting to its natural color when...
Facts and myths about obesity everyone needs to know
With so much misinformation surrounding obesity, Dr. Catherine Varney is careful with her words.
First of all, she clarifies that her patients are not obese,...
Common drugs for arthritis, allergies, and asthma may increase your COVID-19 risk
Glucocorticoids are a class of steroid hormones used to treat a variety of inflammatory conditions and used by many different routes, including tablets, topical...
Physical distancing, masks, and eye protection can help prevent COVID-19
In a new review study, researchers found that physical distancing of two meters or more to prevent person-to-person transmission of COVID-19.
Face masks and eye...
Scientists find popular COVID-19 drug can harm heart rhythm
The malaria drug hydroxychloroquine, which has been promoted as a potential treatment for Covid-19, is known to have potentially serious effects on heart rhythms.
But...
3 ways your pets feel the COVID-19 anxiety too
The COVID-19 pandemic is creating emotional stress and anxiety for humans—but chances are, their furry companions are likely feeling the same way.
Pets could be...
Why smokers are more likely to have COVID-19 than non-smokers
In a new study, researchers found that cigarette smokers are more likely to have health complications.
One possible reason is that smoking causes a big...
Antibodies do not guarantee you are immune to COVID-19
With millions of COVID-19 cases reported across the globe, people are turning to antibody tests to find out whether they have been exposed to...