There are many mask myths swirling around on the internet today. Infectious diseases expert Kelly Cawcutt, MD, MS, separates fact from fiction in this blog.
As a respiratory disease, COVID-19 primarily attacks the lungs. But a COVID-19 patient’s own body can also hurt itself in the process. Find out how the new coronavirus and the body fight each other in the lungs.
Regular screenings can be difficult to keep up with when busy schedules are involved. But detecting treatable illnesses through screenings has saved countless lives. When left untreated, these illnesses can cause serious diseases or even death.
Whether recently diagnosed or long-term fighters, breast cancer survivors are a powerful bunch. If you have a survivor in your life, you may want to help but don’t know how. These thoughtful ideas are perfect to show your loved one support during a difficult time.
Mientras la pandemia continúa su curso, también necesitamos dedicarle atención y hablar de las desigualdades raciales que existen en los casos, hospitalizaciones y muertes causadas por el COVID-19.
People often use the terms heart attack and cardiac arrest interchangeably but they are different conditions with different first aid needs. Here is how to recognize and respond.
Missed birthdays, not seeing friends and rescheduling celebrations. Days are blending into each other. We are all collectively feeling the loss of "normal life" and it's okay. We are grieving. Let's grieve together.
Can COVID-19 cause stroke? Neurosurgeon William Thorell, MD, answers this and a variety of other questions related to stroke during this uncertain time.