Obesity only posed a risk for people under 65, researchers added.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/lung/news/20200805/obesity-ups-odds-for-severe-covid-19-but-age-matters?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Wednesday, August 5, 2020
Obesity Tied to Severe COVID-19, But Age Matters
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/lung/news/20200805/obesity-ups-odds-for-severe-covid-19-but-age-matters?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Tuesday, August 4, 2020
U.S. Surpasses 4 Million COVID-19 Cases
The U.S. has now reported more than 4 million confirmed cases of the coronavirus, according to data from Johns Hopkins University.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/lung/news/20200724/u-s-surpasses-4-million-covid-19-cases-test?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Even With PPE, Frontline Workers Face COVID Risk
Paramedics, who are often the first to see sick patients, are at far greater risk of testing positive for COVID-19 than others, the researchers said.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/lung/news/20200803/even-with-ppe-risk-of-covid-19-still-high-for-frontline-workers?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Many Americans Pause Social Media as Tensions Rise
The national survey by Ohio State Wexner Medical Center of 2,000 people found that 56% changed their social media habits because of tensions brought on by current U.S. events.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/lung/news/20200803/many-americans-pause-social-media-as-national-tensions-rise?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Monday, August 3, 2020
First U.S. Face Transplant Recipient Dies
Her surgery was performed at the Cleveland Clinic, where she died Wednesday from complications from an infection not related to the transplant, the AP. said.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/news/20200803/first-us-face-transplant-recipient-dies?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Young Black Americans at High Risk of Hypertension
The study, of 18- to 44-year-olds in the United States, found that high blood pressure was prevalent across all racial groups: Among both white and Mexican American participants, 22% had the condition.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/hypertension-high-blood-pressure/news/20200803/nearly-a-third-of-young-black-americans-have-high-blood-pressure?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Face Masks, Yes, But Don't Forget Hand-Washing
The review of 22 published studies with more than 2,000 households found that wearing masks does not reduce the frequency of hand-washing.
from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/lung/news/20200803/face-masks-yes-but--dont-forget-hand-washing-too?src=RSS_PUBLIC
