Public Health

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...

COVID-19’s silent spread: Symptomless transmission can be deadly

In a new study, researchers found that COVID-19's rapid spread throughout the world has been fueled in part by the virus's ability to be...

This exercise could help boost your mental health during COVID-19 pandemic

In a new study, researchers found that the ancient practice of yoga could provide a sustainable exercise alternative for thousands of people isolating at...