Now that pandemic lockdowns are ending, all of us face important decisions about where we will go and what we will do.
Should you finally get your hair cut? Should you go to the gym?
Four public health experts assessed the risk various activities pose to spreading the coronavirus. They are Dr. Matthew Sims, Beaumont Health director of infectious disease research; Dr.… Read More
For the first few months of the pandemic, the science was unclear about whether face masks protected wearers from coronavirus.
The World Health Organization and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention initially said that most people didn’t need masks. The exceptions were people in high-risk groups (seniors and those with heart disease, high blood pressure, or diabetes), caregivers to infected people, and people who were confirmed to have COVID-19 or showed symptoms.… Read More
For decades, mainstream doctors warned us to stay away from fatty dairy products. Butter, whole milk, and cheese would clog our arteries, they said.
So those of us worried about heart disease opted for skim milk, if we drank milk at all. And we chose other low-fat dairy products whenever possible.
In recent years, researchers have started to question this conventional “wisdom.”… Read More
Why do some people get Alzheimer’s and others don’t?
It’s a simple question that researchers are just starting to answer.[i]
Scientists know that heredity is a major factor. A gene called APOE4 can more than double your risk.[ii]
On the other hand, not having diabetes, high blood pressure, hearing loss, depression, or a history of head injuries can protect you. … Read More
If you slept poorly last night, you’re not alone.
About a third of Americans say they often have difficulty sleeping. This makes insomnia one of the nation’s most prevalent health problems.[1]
Insomnia is not a matter of just feeling tired the next day. It increases your risk for a wide range of serious conditions, including stroke, weakened immunity, inflammation, obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, and depression.… Read More
Could an erectile dysfunction drug effectively treat coronavirus?
It may seem farfetched, but scientists in China have begun a clinical trial to see if sildenafil, a drug best known by the brand name Viagra, works against COVID-19.
The “little blue pill” increases blood levels of nitric oxide. American researchers are testing the gas directly to determine if it can prevent or treat COVID-19. … Read More