Perhaps you’ve heard that eating this or using that will magically prevent you from catching COVID-19. Find out how your immune system protects you against invaders – as well as what you can do to help fight the coronavirus.
As winter settles in and it seems like every has some sort of bug or another, exercising safely can feel overwhelming. Feeling unmotivated or not knowing socially distant options might be preventing a more active lifestyle. But regular activity helps your body fight disease, along with a bunch of other benefits to your emotional and mental health.
It may appear that “The Force” has always been with Lydia Kang, MD. After all, the Nebraska Medicine internist already had an accomplished career as a doctor and an impressive and diverse bibliography as an author.
A recent study using electronic health records of more than 6 million Americans suggests that adults over 65 with a history of COVID-19 have a significantly higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease.
Diabetes continues to be a growing health problem in the United States with an estimated 10% of the population diagnosed with diabetes and approximately 35% of the population estimated to have prediabetes.
Saline sprays, corticosteroids, antihistamines and decongestants – oh, my! There are several over-the-counter and prescription nasal sprays on the market.