While the Coronavirus pandemic has certainly taken its toll on in-restaurant dining, many of us have continued to feel comfortable ordering take out. But leaving aside for a moment the impact on the economy, there are likely health reasons to consider preparing your own food at home (food here is […]
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A new study using a global online survey demonstrates that COVID-19 stay-at-home orders resulted in a dramatic increase in unhealthful lifestyle changes. According to the study — which appeared in the journal Obesity — there were significant increases in sedentary leisure behaviors, declines in physical activity, and increases in anxiety […]
Early predictions underestimated how long patients with COVID-19 would need to stay in hospitals and how many would require intensive care, according to a study looking at California and Washington state. Share on PinterestEarly predictions about COVID-19 and hospital treatment in the U.S. may have been wrong. A principal goal […]
A recent study shows that a significant number of people who develop coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19) may experience serious cardiovascular complications. Moreover, some possible treatments of the respiratory disease could end up harming cardiovascular health. Share on PinterestA new study calls for maintained awareness of possible cardiovascular complications of COVID-19. […]
Many countries have declared restrictive measures, such as lockdown, shelter in place, or stay at home orders, to contain the pandemic at a local level. However, the wildly differing responses and response timelines have left people wondering if authorities failed to take the situation seriously early on when they could […]
A recent commentary, penned by a group of conservation and primate experts, asks the international community to take action to protect the great apes from potential SARS-CoV-2 infection. The COVID-19 pandemic has touched almost every corner of the globe. Authorities are battling to slow its spread, and human health has […]
In a new commentary, two doctors warn that understanding how the new coronavirus affects children is critical for accurately assessing the impact of the COVID-19 global pandemic, as well as for figuring out ways to treat or prevent the disease. Share on PinterestNew research stresses the importance of understanding the […]
A new study in mice suggests that ibuprofen, perhaps the most common pain relief medication, could affect aspects of liver health. Share on PinterestAccording to recent research in mice, ibuprofen may be more likely to damage the liver than doctors currently suspect. Ibuprofen is a common nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). […]