The World Health Organization formally declared the coronavirus a global pandemic on March 11, 2020.More than two years later, the pandemic has no clear end date in sight. There have been false starts toward a sense of normalcy: the drop in cases in the summer of 2020, the race to get “shots in arms” in 2021, the few...
New research shows that women who suffer from obesity and enter menopause later in life may be at an increased risk of heart failure. Previous studies have suggested that women who enter menopause before 45 are also at a higher risk for heart failure. This new study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association helps to...
Being dehydrated can have all kinds of symptoms that extend well beyond being thirsty. It’s why many health professionals recommend sipping water consistently throughout the day to help ensure your body always has an adequate supply of water. Dehydration happens when you’re using more water than you’re taking in. That might not sound like a big deal until...
Concerns are being raised about the low test rate for sexually transmitted illnesses among teens and young adults. Eloisa Ramos/Stocksy United Only about 20 percent of sexually active high school students get tested for sexually transmitted illnesses despite the fact that the age group represents 50 percent of all STI cases in the United States.Experts say a lack...
Everybody has been in a situation where they’ve really got to go. Maybe you’ve gone beyond the point of crossing your legs and are squirming in a battle to keep your bladder from releasing. For most, this happens occasionally. Maybe you’re at a play or an event when getting to a bathroom can present a challenge. But for...
Sometimes when it comes to good health, it’s not about what you eat but when. Your body may have optimal times to absorb and utilize calories, and ignoring them may lead to potential health troubles in some people. At least that’s the takeaway from a new study published in the Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism. A research team...
Researchers say a new form of artificial intelligence may be able to predict cardiac arrest. AsiaVision/Getty Images Cardiac arrest happens when the heart’s electric system malfunctions, causing it to beat irregularly.Researchers say a new form of artificial intelligence may accurately predict if and when a person will die from cardiac arrest.The program examines scarring in heart muscles not...
Taking care of eye health is vital for people with diabetes. Experts believe that an annual eye exam could even help save sight in those with diabetes. It is imperative to detect any changes in eye health early so that steps can be taken to help prevent any vision loss. Diabetes is a condition that has been previously...
Luis Velasco/Stocksy United Experts began discussions on when and how to update existing COVID-19 vaccines and when to offer additional boosters.No decision was made on whether boosters will be recommended in the fall, similar to how flu shots are recommended to the general public on an annual basis. The meeting comes after the FDA authorized people over 50...
People who test positive for COVID-19 have a higher risk of type 2 diabetes, researchers say. Westend61/Getty Images Researchers report that people with diabetes have a higher risk of developing more serious COVID-19 symptoms.They also report that people who have had COVID-19 have a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes.Experts say the two conditions are connected because...
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