In people with COVID-19, a heart attack may be something different
In a new study, researchers found that 18 patients with severe COVID-19 treated at a New York City hospital showed the classic signs of...
Best tips for a successful transition to remote work
Effective remote work hinges on a disciplined awareness of the remote experience, exceptional communication habits, and a willingness to embrace technology.
While it can...
Doctor advises ‘follow your nose’ to early COVID-19 diagnosis
In a new paper, researchers suggest that during the COVID-19 pandemic, the sudden onset of difficulty with smell (anosmia) or taste (dysgeusia), with no...
How to improve your mental health, well-being during COVID-19 lockdown
Coping with a public health emergency can be stressful as people try to manage the uncertainty about the future, health concerns, financial instability, access...
Are contact lenses increasing your COVID-19 infection risk?
you’re not supposed to touch your face, should contact lens wearers shift to glasses during the COVID-19 pandemic?
David Chu, assistant professor of ophthalmology at...
These four things may increase your risk of coronavirus
Immunocompromised is a broad term reflecting the fact someone’s immune system isn’t as strong and balanced as it should be.
Because immunocompromised people’s immune systems...
Obesity may increase your risk of severe COVID-19
In two new studies, researchers found that obesity may put even younger people at higher risk of more severe COVID-19 and increase the death...
‘Stay at home’ rules during COVID-19 do not apply to heart attacks
In a new scientific statement, researchers suggest that people experiencing heart attacks should immediately phone the emergency services—even during the COVID-19 pandemic.
They say that...
Getting through COVID-19 pandemic when you have a mental health condition
Practical tips and online support can help people with depression, anxiety and other conditions cope.
Living with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD and other mental...
What coronavirus does to your lungs
Like other respiratory illnesses, COVID-19, the disease caused by the new coronavirus, can cause lasting lung damage.
As we continue to learn about COVID-19, we're...