As the coronavirus pandemic begins its ninth month and the number of COVID-19 cases in the U.S. nears 10 million, it's human nature to wonder: What is my risk of getting infected? And the answer is far from simple.
Lockdown Could Worsen Hearing Woes for Seniors
Older adults who use hearing aids may be using them less, because they think there's no one to interact with. This can reduce sound input to the brain and lead to auditory deprivation.
from WebMD Healthhttps://img.webmd.co… Read MoreStudy Confirms Minorities at Higher Odds of COVID
Between Feb. 8 and July 22, more than 254,000 people were tested and more than 16,000 were positive for COVID-19. Among Black patients, 10% tested positive as did 11% of Hispanics and 4% of white patients.
from WebMD Healt… Read MoreWomen Get Worse Care for Heart Attack
Women aged 18 to 55 are less likely to receive the tests and aggressive treatment that men routinely receive, and are more likely to die in the hospital, the researchers added.
from WebMD Healthhttps://img.webmd.com/dtmcms… Read MoreMost Newborns of COVID-19-Infected Moms Fare Well
These newborns generally do well in the six to eight weeks after birth, but more are admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) if their mothers had COVID-19 in the two weeks before delivery.
from WebMD Healthhttp… Read MoreDo Fasting Diets Work? Study Finds Little Benefit
In a new clinical trial, researchers found that one type of intermittent fasting did help overweight and obese adults drop a couple of pounds over 12 weeks. But they fared no better than a comparison group who ate whenever t… Read More
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