Does eating at a restaurant or drinking at a bar increase the risk of contracting COVID-19 more than other social activities? A new study from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention answers the question as most states are allowing people to dine indoors again.
If you have a runny nose or itchy eyes, it doesn’t mean you have the novel coronavirus. However, if you have a cough, fatigue, and a fever, you might have COVID-19. Then again, it could also be seasonal flu.
Not all symptoms are created equally. There are many symptoms of cold, flu, and COVID that are similar, and it may be difficult to distinguish. They’re all caused by viruses, but different viruses cause each of these infections.
Generally speaking, the overall energy for flying right now is stressful: People are worried about maintaining a proper distance; anytime someone coughs, everyone goes on high alert; and using the restroom is worrisome, with many high-touch areas to navigate.
If you intend to book a flight, it’s important to think carefully and critically about what you put in your carry-on. Not only do you want to keep yourself safe and comfortable, but you also want to prepare to not have as many goods at your fingertips at the airport. Here are some tips about how to pack and prepare during COVID-19.
After skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer among American women. Each year in the United States, more than 245,000 women get breast cancer and more than 40,000 women die from the disease.
As the number of novel coronavirus cases continues to rise nationwide, the recurring message from many public health experts and doctors has been simple: Wearing masks saves lives.
But as face coverings have become increasingly commonplace in American life, so have questions about efficacy. Do neck gaiters work?
Many of the key steps to a healthy, happy and longer life are easy, relatively cheap and within reach to almost all of us. Master these three science-based healthy habits and you'll high-five your way to feeling great.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention published new guidance last week encouraging schools to reopen in the fall.
The new tools and resources released by the CDC include detailed recommendations on how schools can safely reopen.
Like other infectious diseases, recovery time can vary from person to person, but experts recommend people follow the guidelines issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Anxiety is a normal part of life. In the short term, anxiety increases your breathing and heart rate, concentrating blood flow to your brain, where you need it. This very physical response is preparing you to face an intense situation.
The CDC has recommended that the best way to avoid transmitting COVID-19 during your work commute is to travel alone. While this is the best practice under ideal circumstances, it may not be possible for everyone.
No matter how you get to work, the CDC says there are certain general recommendations you should follow.
