by Elizabeth S. Fletcher | Sep 15, 2020 | Health News
Share on PinterestExperts say vitamin D can help bolster the immune system, allowing it to better combat illnesses such as COVID-19. Getty Images New studies conclude that vitamin D can reduce your risk of developing COVID-19 as well as decrease the severity of the illness. Experts say vitamin D boosts the immune system, which can […]
by Elizabeth S. Fletcher | Aug 14, 2020 | Health News
Share on PinterestAdults caring for grandchildren can face difficult choices amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Getty Images Older adults caring for grandchildren may face high risks during the COVID-19 pandemic. More than 2.7 million grandparents in the United States are...
by Elizabeth S. Fletcher | Aug 7, 2020 | Health News
Share on PinterestBlack Americans appear to be more at risk for severe COVID-19 cases. Getty Images Non-Hispanic Black Americans are about 4.7 times as likely as non-Hispanic white Americans to be hospitalized with COVID-19. Black Americans are also more likely to die...
by Elizabeth S. Fletcher | Jul 22, 2020 | Health News
Share on PinterestWhile risks to children are low, Black children face higher risks than white children when undergoing surgery. Getty Images A new study published this week in the journal Pediatrics examined the records of more than 170,000 relatively healthy...
by Elizabeth S. Fletcher | Jul 2, 2020 | Health News
Here’s a look at some of the underlying conditions added to the CDC list. Pregnancy “Pregnancy is a situation with all kinds of hormonal changes in the mix,” said Dr. Alan Fishman, medical director for Obstetrix Medical Group in San Jose, California, and board...