by Elizabeth S. Fletcher | Apr 2, 2020 | Health News
Share on PinterestHealth care providers take extra steps to avoid COVID-19 in New York City. Stephanie Keith/Getty Images Physicans tell us what it’s like to battle the new coronavirus in the epicenter of the U.S. outbreak. In New York City, regular life has become surreal with a temporary hospital in Central Park and refrigerated trucks […]
by Elizabeth S. Fletcher | Apr 2, 2020 | Health News
Share on PinterestMedical experts say it’s key to not stop your medications without talking to your physician. Getty Images The concern began after a study in The Lancet stated that ibuprofen boosts the angiotensin converting enzyme 2 (ACE2), which may facilitate and...
by Elizabeth S. Fletcher | Apr 2, 2020 | Health News
Some experts are saying people who use e-cigarettes and regular cigarettes could face a higher risk of serious illness with COVID-19. They say that’s because vaping and smoking damages the lungs and makes it more difficult for a person to fight off COVID-19. The...
by Elizabeth S. Fletcher | Apr 2, 2020 | Health News
Share on PinterestKnowing what to buy and how much can help you be better prepared during a pandemic. Getty Images Of course, the best time to shop for a pandemic is before it begins. But there are many things you can do during a pandemic to prepare yourself. Having...
by Elizabeth S. Fletcher | Apr 2, 2020 | Health News
Share on PinterestHome healthcare workers are using everything from televisits and protective gear to thermometers to continue to take care of people in their homes. Getty Images The COVID-19 outbreak is forcing home healthcare workers to change how they treat older...