This drug for asthma, allergies and arthritis may increase COVID-19 risk
In a new study, researchers found that people taking a class of steroid hormones called glucocorticoids for conditions such as asthma, allergies, and arthritis...
COVID-19 and chronic lung disease: How to stay safe
Because COVID-19 attacks the lungs, limiting social contact is extremely important for people who have underlying health conditions such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary...
People with high blood pressure should keep taking their drugs in COVID-19 pandemic
In two new papers, cardiologists from Wuhan, China, and other nations urge people with high blood pressure to continue taking their medications even though...
Depression and anxiety spiked after COVID-19 lockdown announcement
In a new UK study, researchers found that there was a spike in the number of people reporting strong levels of depression and anxiety...
How loss of smell and taste could be signs of COVID-19
In a new study, researchers give weight to emerging evidence that a loss of smell and taste is a common symptom of COVID-19.
The research...
What people with high blood pressure should know about COVID-19
Many people have concerns about staying healthy during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Those with a chronic condition such as high blood pressure — a reading above...
BPA-free products may hurt heart function within minutes of exposure
Bisphenol A (BPA), a chemical used in plastic products, can be found in plastics used for food packaging, including liners for metal cans and...
Coronavirus can travel up to 8 meters, so 2 meters may be not enough...
A new study from MIT found that droplets carrying coronavirus can travel up to 8 meters.
The study found exhalations cause gaseous clouds that can...
COVID-19 could lead to an epidemic of clinical depression
Isolation, social distancing and extreme changes in daily life are hard now, but the United States also needs to be prepared for what may...
The do’s and don’ts of social interaction during a pandemic
Across the nation, Americans find themselves in varying degrees of social isolation as part of a coordinated effort to try to slow the spread...