by Elizabeth S. Fletcher | Sep 15, 2020 | Health News
Researchers found that adults between 18 and 34 years old hospitalized with COVID-19 had a relatively high risk of severe illness. These patients had an over 20 percent risk of being taken to the intensive care unit. About 10 percent needed mechanical ventilation. COVID-19 is seen as a disease that most affects older people, but […]
by Elizabeth S. Fletcher | Sep 12, 2020 | Health News
Share on PinterestExperts say an older person’s immune system can overreact as it tries to battle the virus that causes COVID-19. Getty Images Researchers say the aging process may make people over the age of 60 more vulnerable to COVID-19. Part of the reason may be...
by Elizabeth S. Fletcher | Sep 3, 2020 | Health News
Share on PinterestExperts say some people can feel guilty or anxious about developing COVID-19 as well as having the fear of transmitting the disease to other people. Getty Images Experts say many people feel guilty after testing positive for COVID-19 as well as...
by Elizabeth S. Fletcher | Aug 23, 2020 | Health News
Share on PinterestFamily members say one of the hardest parts of their anguish is that they weren’t able to be with their loved ones when they died from COVID-19. Getty Images It’s hard to escape the numbers. More than 5.5 million people in the United States have...
by Elizabeth S. Fletcher | Aug 18, 2020 | Health News
A new study found “whole grain” labels on cereal, bread, and crackers can be confusing for people trying to make smarter food choices. To have a “whole grain” label, only 51 percent of a product has to contain whole grains. Experts found people often made the wrong...