Did COVID-19 lockdowns contribute to a drop in heart attacks last year? A new study published by the American Heart Association suggests that by reducing air pollution during lockdowns, the number of strokes dropped with it.
Dr. Vivek Murthy provided a guide to help Americans fight against misinformation about COVID-19 vaccines.
Making changes and adjustments to one's diet can help reduce stroke risk
The new variants are offshoots of the highly transmissible Delta COVID-19 variant.
The researchers conducted a follow-up to a 2020 study.
Regeneron’s CEO says that his company's antiviral cocktail provides protection against COVID-19 similar to a vaccination but more friendly to those with compromised immune systems.
N95 masks is a popular filtering facepiece respirator suitable for use in indoor and outdoor settings that offers 95 percent protection from airborne particulates at the micron-level.
Research shows that teens who vaped marijuana were at risk of experiencing more serious side effects than those who just smoked it.
As vaccines have now been approved for children as young as 5, and further evidence has been presented that spread can be contained, researchers are looking for ways to keep students in classrooms.
A study shows that cats and dogs can experience heart inflammation as a result of contracting COVID-19.
At least 60% of people with South Asian backgrounds carry the higher-risk gene.
Life expectancy in the United States has dropped by its highest amount since World War II during the COVID-19, the highest drop in life expectancy among rich countries, second only to Russia.
On Thursday, Merck announced that the U.K. was the first to approve its pill to treat COVID.
The woman suffered from a rare blood infection caused by a type of bacteria that causes meningitis.
The importance of having a companion during meals has been "overlooked."
The number of Americans who committed suicide in 2020 fell overall, ending a two decade rise. However younger Americans, particularly people of color, registered higher rates than they had in 2019.
A "reasonably large" proportion achieved remission outside trial or bariatric surgery settings, research indicates.
Among the alcohol abstainers, many had risk factors associated with early death.
The results of the study could prove useful for many people who may be struggling to manage their alcohol use.
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The 202,093 cases of heat-related kidney disease hospitalizations were recorded from 2000 to 2015 alone.
The participants improved in all mood scores over time.
Even just 15 minutes of brisk walking a day "could make a really big difference."
Breast implants are considered Class III medical devices.
There has been an increased need for liver transplants during the COVID-19 pandemic and it can be chalked up to the surge in heavy drinking.
Cigarette sales shot up last year at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in a rare boost for the tobacco industry.
The study shows that gait isn't simply an automatic process.
The COVID-19 pandemic has been putting enough of a strain on Americans that it is affecting how they make basic decisions, even as many Americans hold onto the belief that there will be a return to normalcy once the pandemic ends.
Loneliness is a "growing public health concern," researchers have said.