Many hospitals across the United States regularly operate with most of their beds taken by patients, limiting their ability to handle a sudden influx of folks sick with COVID-19, a new study reports. Only about 1 of every 3 U.S. hospital beds is empty on any given day, according to research from the Urban Institute,… read on >
(HealthDay News) — The U.S. Senate voted late Wednesday to pass a $2 trillion stimulus package to bolster the U.S. economy as the country’s coronavirus death toll passed 1,000. The unprecedented legislation will send $1,200 checks to many Americans, create a $367 billion loan program for small businesses and set up a $500 billion fund… read on >
One of the few pleasures left to Americans sequestered at home is a soak in a hot bath. Now, research from Japan involving more than 30,000 adults suggests a daily bath might do more than cleanse and relax — it might also help lower your odds for heart disease and stroke. “We found that frequent… read on >
Your teeth provide a detailed account of your life, much as a tree’s rings record its history, a groundbreaking study shows. “A tooth is not a static and dead portion of the skeleton. It continuously adjusts and responds to physiological processes,” said lead study author Paola Cerrito, a doctoral candidate studying anthropology and dentistry at… read on >
The new coronavirus poses a significant risk to people with Parkinson’s disease, and experts say they and their caregivers need to take precautions. “People living with Parkinson’s disease are at high risk if they contract COVID-19, whether they are above age 50 or if they have young-onset Parkinson’s disease, which occurs in people younger than… read on >
Social distancing has become the new normal, with one-third of Americans now under stay-at-home orders due to the coronavirus pandemic, but experts say that level of isolation can be hard on your health. “We don’t know for sure what the long-term health outcomes of widespread forced social isolation will be, but given what we know… read on >
Social distancing measures have many Americans cooking at home during the coronavirus pandemic, so one food safety expert has tips for storing and preparing leftovers properly. One of the most important safety measures is to place perishable foods — those that require cold storage to be kept safe — in the refrigerator or freezer within… read on >
Smokers and vapers who get COVID-19 can probably expect a more severe infection, health experts warn. Many advisories have focused on the risk facing older people, those with chronic conditions such as diabetes, and people with compromised immune systems, such as cancer patients. But doctors also caution that users of electronic cigarettes and tobacco are… read on >
(HealthDay News) — Senate leaders reached agreement early Wednesday on a $2 trillion stimulus package to bolster the U.S. economy as the country battles coronavirus. The unprecedented legislation will send $1,200 checks to many Americans, create a $367 billion loan program for small businesses and set up a $500 billion fund for industries, cities and… read on >
The coronavirus pandemic has caused a worldwide shift in the way people live, placing many in self-imposed exile to prevent the spread of the contagion. But it’s important to remember that four of every five infected people will have mild symptoms, perhaps so mild as to not be noticeable, experts note. “About 80% of people… read on >
