Since the COVID-19 crisis, hospitals have seen a major decline in the number of heart attack patients. A recent Twitter poll of cardiologists found that nearly half of respondents have seen between 40 and 60 percent fewer cardiac patients at…
Read MoreWhat We Know About the Long-Term Effects of COVID-19
Patients with COVID-19 who developed acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) could have a greater risk of long-term health issues. Additionally, people requiring intensive care are at increased risk for mental health issues like post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, and depression….
Read MoreCan the U.S. Safely ‘Reopen’ on May 1? Here’s What the Health Experts Think
Healthline contacted several public health specialists to see what they think of reopening the country amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Experts say some sort of physical distancing will still be required over the long term. Additionally, reopening too quickly could mean…
Read MoreWhat It’s Like to Have a ‘Mild’ Case of COVID-19
COVID-19 symptoms can vary widely in different people, ranging from deadly pneumonia to a loss of smell, or even no symptoms. Many people report mild symptoms initially before more severe fever and coughing. While 80 percent of cases are estimated…
Read MoreDon’t Rely on Supplements to Treat or Prevent COVID-19
Doctors warn that relying on supplements — and taking too much of them — may do more harm than good. Many vitamins and minerals can impact overall immunity but no single one can solely influence immunity. Want to add a…
Read MoreCOVID-19 Will Mutate — What That Means for a Vaccine
Every virus mutates; it’s part of the virus life cycle. Those shifts and changes aren’t always a big deal. The new coronavirus is an RNA virus: a collection of genetic material packed inside a protein shell. RNA viruses, like the…
Read MoreDon’t Put Off Talking to Your Roommate About Social Distancing
Millions of Americans in shared living situations across the country are facing the same dilemma: How can you convince a roommate to take COVID-19 social distancing and hygiene measures seriously? Experts advise having an open and empathic discussion with your…
Read MoreWhat Experts Say You Can Do to Treat Yourself at Home If You Have a Mild Case of COVID-19
Experts say there are a number of supplies you can buy now to prepare to take care of yourself at home if you have mild symptoms from COVID-19. Among your grocery items should be fresh fruits and vegetables as well…
Read MoreVideo: Infectious disease specialist answers common questions about COVID-19
Assoc. Prof. Emily Landon specializes in infectious disease, and serves as medical director of antimicrobial stewardship and infection control at University of Chicago Medicine. A contagious respiratory disease that was first detected in China in December 2019 has spread worldwide….
Read More‘Super Spreaders’ of the Coronavirus May Be a Threat
Over 43,000 people have been infected with the new coronavirus. In the United States, 12 people have been diagnosed with the disease. Two new studies published in JAMA Friday found that the virus is transmitted easily from person to person….
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