How COVID-19 Lockdowns Could Be Affecting Your Blood Pressure
Studies show that stress and worry about the coronavirus can affect your mood, but did you realize that lockdowns related to COVID-19 can raise your blood pressure, too?
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Here Are The Potential Side Effects Of A COVID-19 Vaccine
As two potential COVID-19 vaccines show promising results, health officials say there's another hurdle to their two-dose process: The side effects might be so unpleasant after the first dose that people might not want the second one. Here's what you could expect. -
Why Mouthwash Probably Won't Protect You From COVID-19
Heads up — not only are we dealing with a spike in the number of coronavirus cases, but we also appear to be headed for the next wave of wacky 'cures' that don't really work. Next up on deck — but with a high probability of striking out — is the latest non-miracle non-cure: mouthwash. -
The Heartbreaking Death Of Ice Bucket Challenge Co-Founder Pat Quinn
The co-founder of the Ice Bucket Challenge — the viral fundraiser that swept social media in 2014 — died Sunday, November 22, at the age of 37. -
The Real Reason COVID-19 Vaccines May Require Two Shots
The two potential COVID-19 vaccines that Moderna and the team of Pfizer and BioNTech have developed each will require two doses. But that's not unusual, say infectious disease specialists. Rather, it's how a vaccine becomes most effective. -
The CDC Officially Recommends Against Thanksgiving Travel
With 'exponential growth' in the number of coronavirus cases around the country, the CDC recommends Americans not travel for the Thanksgiving holiday. -
What Dr. Fauci Says You Should Do With Your Mask When Eating
There's no question that Dr. Fauci is one of the strongest advocates of face masks. When dining out, many of us breathe a sigh of relief when we sit down at the table and remove the mask. But Fauci, speaking to Trevor Noah, said that's the wrong way to approach eating in public. -
Can Melatonin Treat COVID-19? Here's What You Should Know
Several reviews have been published suggesting the use of melatonin for the treatment of COVID-19. But it is critical to stress that more robust clinical and experimental studies and data are necessary before a well-founded, evidence-based decision can be made. -
Breastmilk Shown To Be Potentially Beneficial Against COVID In Babies
If moms are infected with COVID-19, it should still be okay to breastfeed, as long as necessary sanitary precautions such as mask-wearing and hand-washing are in place. And now, a new study finds that breastmilk could potentially be beneficial against COVID in babies. Here's how breastmilk protects. -
Pfizer's COVID-19 Vaccine Could Be Approved Sooner Than You Thought
Pfizer, the first company to announce their findings last week, announced today that they would be seeking emergency authorization for use from the FDA to begin production of the vaccine. The projected date for approval hasn't been released though, so don't get too excited just yet. -
What You Should Know About The New At-Home COVID-19 Test
With the recent approval of Lucira Health's All-In-One COVID-19 self-test kit, you will be able to significantly lower your risk of exposing others by testing in the privacy of your home. Here's what you should know about the new at-home COVID-19 test, from its accuracy to speed. -
Why Pfizer's Potential COVID-19 Vaccine Is Boosting Dry Ice Sales
A potential COVID-19 vaccine from drug manufacturers Pfizer and BioNTech needs to be distributed in extreme cold, causing an uptick in sales of dry ice and medical-grade freezers. This is why Pfizer's potential COVID-19 vaccine is boosting dry ice sales currently. -
COVID Fatigue Is Real — Here's How To Fight It
If you're struggling to stay vigilant and aware of what's happening with the COVID-19 pandemic, you're not alone: COVID fatigue is a real thing, and it's dangerous. -
Sleeping Well Could Lower Your Risk Of Heart Attacks
We've all heard how eating right and exercising is good for your heart, but if you struggle with those healthy habits from day to day, just hit the hay. -
The Truth About Amazon's New Pharmacy Service
As of today, the world's largest online retailer, Amazon, has announced its entry into the $300 billion pharmacy market with the launch of Amazon Pharmacy. Here's what you need to know. -
The Real Reason Coronavirus Numbers Keep Getting Worse
The grim COVID-19 infection count just keeps on soaring. Why is the virus roaring back with a vengeance, or did it ever actually go away? -
What You Didn't Know About Moderna
Moderna — the Cambridge, Massachusetts-based biotechnology company — has just shot to stardom with the news that early data shows that its new coronavirus vaccine shows a remarkable 94.5 percent rate of efficacy. This is all in spite of the fact that Moderna has yet to produce an FDA-approved drug. -
How Moderna's COVID-19 Vaccine Compares To Pfizer's
The Massachusetts-based biotechnology company Moderna announced Monday that its potential COVID-19 vaccine has proven 94.5 percent effective during a trial, making it the second possible coronavirus vaccine to have a high success rate. How does it compare to Pfizer's vaccine? -
The Truth About Moderna's COVID-19 Vaccine
For so many of us, a COVID-19 vaccine holds the hope of returning to a semblance of normal life. So, news from drug-maker Moderna is being cheered from coast to coast as they announced their vaccine has shown to be 94.5 percent effective in early testing. -
New Science Suggests Why Some COVID-19 Patients Become Sicker Than Others
Genetics and gender may determine both your risk of contracting COVID-19 and how sick you'll become, according to two new studies researching genes and the body's immune system. -
Small Gatherings May Not Be As Safe As You Think During The Pandemic
You've practiced social distancing for months. So, you're safe to let your mask down at a dinner party or a game night with a handful of friends, right? -
Emma Roberts Opens Up About How Endometriosis Really Affected Her
Like one of as many as 11 percent of American women between the ages of 15 and 44, Roberts was diagnosed with endometriosis in her late 20s, a condition that went unrecognized during her adolescence despite reporting symptoms to her doctor. -
The Reason Your Kids Should Be Exercising Instead Of Dieting
New research has shown that rather than focusing on your child's body mass index or diet, it's more important to ensure that they're getting enough activity. -
The Important Change Med Students Made To Their Version Of The Hippocratic Oath
First-year medical students at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine promised to advocate for a more equitable health-care system. -
How Much Will Pfizer's COVID-19 Vaccine Cost?
As the biotech world moves closer to getting a COVID-19 vaccine approved, details about the specifics of such treatment are coming into focus. One question is — how much the vaccine is going to cost? And do Americans need to budget for it, or will health insurance cover it? -
What You Don't Know About Pfizer
With news of pharmaceutical giant Pfizer and German biotech company BioNTech announcing positive early results from their COVID-19 vaccine trial, many ears pricked up upon hearing the name of the familiar drug maker behind brands such as Advil, Robitussin, Zoloft, and Viagra. -
This Is What Pfizer's COVID-19 Vaccine Trial Was Really Like
As of the latest press release from drug company Pfizer, we may not be waiting too much longer for a coronavirus vaccine.
