Children born at 5,000 feet or more above sea level are typically smaller at birth and more likely to remain stunted than those born at lower altitudes, according to new worldwide research published Monday. This was true even if the children were born into “ideal-home
Older adults and those with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, heart disease, diabetes, chronic kidney disease, and obesity are at higher risk for severe COVID-19-associated illness. What is added by this report? The median model-based estimate of the prevalence of any of five underlying medical conditions
It’s no secret that Americans struggle with diet and lifestyle. Almost 75 percent have too few vegetables and fruits in their diet, and most eat too much sugar, fat, and salt. Living through a global pandemic isn’t making things any easier. Laila Ali wants to inspire us all to
Since the coronavirus pandemic first began, evidence has emerged showing that Covid-19 can damage more than the lungs. The disease caused by the novel coronavirus can harm other organs in the body — including the heart — and now two separate studies, published in the journal JAMA Cardiology on Monday, provide
D’OXYVA can save a person from the worst effects of COVID-19 for less than 1/10th of the standard care, according to recent test results. MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) – A local woman is thanking God after nearly dying from the coronavirus. But now, she is facing
Odds are you do, considering 61% of Americans say they have experienced these costs that could lead to financial hardship. PatientRightsAdvocate.org Founder Cynthia Fisher discusses why the need for price transparency in healthcare has never been more important amid the coronavirus crisis.
Boris Kodjoe, the star of ABC’s “Station 19,” is focused on self-care. He loves food but not diets, and says his schedule is too busy to spend hours working out. “Moderation is key for me,” he said, noting his diet is mostly vegetarian, with no refined
The American Fitness Index found that Arlington, Virginia, is the fittest US city this year. For the third year in a row, Arlington, Virginia, is the fittest city in the U.S., according to a recent report. On Tuesday, the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and the Anthem Foundation
In the middle of a global pandemic, prioritizing your health and wellness is one of the smartest moves you can make. That’s true for everyone, but for Black Americans, it’s critical as this group faces a disproportionate rate of COVID-19 hospitalizations and death, according to the Centers for
Comedian and “The Real” co-host Loni Love is using her voice to help Americans, including those in communities of color, stay healthy during the pandemic. “You have platforms like ‘The Real’ that’s for a diverse audience that you should talk about things that are going to
Diabetes mellitus is a disorder of sugar metabolism. The blood sugar level is regulated mainly by the hormone insulin. If the amount of insulin produced is insufficient (type 1 diabetes), or if the effect of insulin is reduced (type 2 diabetes), blood sugar levels are
Faced with an unmanageable influx of coronavirus patients at Columbia University Irving Medical Center’s step-down unit, an intermediate care ward, Jelic made an unorthodox decision: she asked those struggling to breathe to roll onto their bellies while they waited for intubation to mechanically ventilate their
