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As reports of the COVID-19 pandemic dominate the headlines, keeping calm can prove difficult. However, one of the best ways to combat anxiety – and be prepared – is to be informed.
Stockholm — Employees who experience short, severe and frequent headaches – known as cluster headaches – average nearly twice as many missed workdays as their colleagues, according to a study recently published by the American Academy of Neurology.
Washington — Taking ibuprofen or similar anti-inflammatory painkillers does not “worsen the course of disease” for people who contract COVID-19, a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention official recently said in response to conflicting information shared on social media.
Boston — Does your bedtime vary night to night? Do you get more sleep on some nights than others? If so, you may be putting yourself at increased risk of cardiovascular disease.
Washington — Disposing of disinfecting wipes and other non-flushable items down the toilet can damage wastewater management systems, warns the Environmental Protection Agency.
Washington — The Environmental Protection Agency has further updated a list of registered disinfectants that can help prevent and reduce the spread of COVID-19, bringing the total number of cleaning products on its sortable, searchable database to more than 350.
Phoenix — Older adults can lower their risk of dying of heart disease and other conditions by increasing their physical activity – and it doesn’t have to be strenuous, a pair of studies presented by the American Heart Association indicate.
Washington — The American College of Emergency Physicians is urging members of the public to remain at home and follow Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines for physical distancing to help keep physicians safe and minimize the risk of spreading the potentially deadly respiratory illness COVID-19.
With shelter-in-place orders in effect throughout much of the United States because of the COVID-19 pandemic, millions of people are working remotely. This presents unique challenges and safety concerns.
Hamilton, Ontario — Contrary to some guidelines that recommend limiting your consumption of eggs over heart health concerns, results of a recent study suggest one a day is fine.
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