Obesity Ups Risk for Intubation, Death With Covid-19 in Adults Under 65
Obesity is associated with an increased risk for intubation or death among hospitalized adults with COVID-19, with the association observed in adults younger than 65 years but not in older adults, according to a study published online July 29 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
Poor Sleep Patterns May up Risk for Attacks in Adults With Asthma
Too little sleep or too much sleep is tied to more asthma attacks in adults, according to a study recently published in the Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology.
Body Weight Has Surprising, Alarming Impact On Brain Function
As a person's weight goes up, all regions of the brain go down in activity and blood flow, according to a new brain imaging study in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease.
Why Is Obesity So Common in Covid-19 Patients?
A hormone that connects the body's metabolism and immune response system may explain why COVID-19 is so dangerous for people with obesity.
People Who Feel Dizzy When They Stand Up May Have Higher Risk Of Dementia
Some people who feel dizzy or lightheaded when they stand up may have an increased risk of developing dementia years later, according to a new study published in Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.
Study Examines Role Of Hyperglycemia In Covid-19 Severity
As COVID-19 continues to rage across the U.S., researchers are digging deeper into how the virus wreaks havoc on the body, especially for those with a pre-existing chronic illness.
Are your symptoms from COVID-19 or seasonal allergies?
In the thick of the coronavirus pandemic, it might be hard to tell if you've come down with COVID-19, spring allergies or a cold, which all have some similar symptoms.
Delaying bariatric and metabolic surgery during COVID-19 pandemic puts patients at risk, experts warn
While sprained ankles need time to heal, it is also important to strengthen the muscles around the ankle to help it recover and prevent further sprains.