FRIDAY, May 1, 2020 (HealthDay News) — The severity of COVID-19 illness may be influenced by what researchers call “cytokine storms.” In a new study, investigators assessed 522 COVID-19 patients, aged 5 days to 97 years, who were admitted to two hospitals in Wuhan, China, in December and January. TheContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, April 29, 2020 (HealthDay News) — COVID-19 might raise stroke risk in young and middle-aged adults, with virus-linked blood clots causing severe damage to their brains, doctors warn. Word has already spread that the novel coronavirus appears to increase clotting in some patients, experts say. Now, a series ofContinue Reading
MONDAY, April 27, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Domenico Piccininni is one of the hundreds of thousands of people who have had a COVID-19 infection and recovered after a bit of misery, but with no lasting complications. What sets him apart from many other survivors is that Piccininni is trying toContinue Reading
TUESDAY, April 21, 2020 (HealthDay News) — The COVID-19 coronavirus appears to promote blood clotting throughout the body, which might help explain why the germ is so much more deadly than other members of its viral family, experts say. Some people severely ill with COVID-19 develop blood clots in theirContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, April 15, 2020 (HealthDay News) — As the toll of the COVID-19 pandemic grows, it is increasingly clear the infection is more than a lung disease. Many patients are developing heart complications, though the reasons are not fully understood. People with heart disease or a history of stroke areContinue Reading
TUESDAY, March 3, 2020 (HealthDay News) — There’s a new, unexpected reason to keep your pearly whites gleaming: avoiding diabetes. New research found that people who regularly brush their teeth three times a day reduce their risk of type 2 diabetes. The study also found that people who have dentalContinue Reading
FRIDAY, Feb. 7, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Gastrointestinal bleeding in patients taking blood thinners for an irregular heartbeat should prompt doctors to check for colon cancer, a new study advises. Researchers looked at more than 125,000 patients in Denmark with the heart rhythm disorder atrial fibrillation (a-fib). They reported thatContinue Reading
SATURDAY, Jan. 18, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Want to know how to avoid blood clots and varicose veins? One physician offers some tips on how to keep your blood vessels healthy. Arteries and veins are collectively known as the vascular system. Arteries transport oxygen and nutrient-rich blood throughout the body,Continue Reading
(HealthDay News) — Compression stockings gently squeeze the legs to help improve blood flow, says MedlinePlus. This can prevent leg swelling, aching and, possibly, blood clots. If compression stockings are difficult to put on, MedlinePlus suggests: Apply lotion on the legs. Let the lotion dry before putting on stockings. UseContinue Reading
MONDAY, Jan. 13, 2020 (HealthDay News) — A condition called lymphopenia — low levels of lymphocyte blood cells — could be an early warning for illness, a new study suggests. Danish researchers linked the condition to a 60% increased risk of death from any cause during the study period. AContinue Reading
(HealthDay News) — Wintry climates and cold viruses can lead to frequent nosebleeds, says the National Hemophilia Foundation. To prevent nosebleeds during winter, the foundation suggests: Use a humidifier to moisturize the air. Use a nasal saline spray or water-soluble gel for your nose. If you have a cold, wipeContinue Reading
THURSDAY, Jan. 2, 2020 (HealthDay News) — “Space medicine” took another small step forward after an astronaut who developed a blood clot in a neck vein was diagnosed and treated while onboard the International Space Station (ISS), physicians at NASA and elsewhere report. The research team didn’t reveal the astronaut’sContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 20, 2019 (HealthDay News) — People with inflammatory bowel disease, type 1 diabetes or blood clots may be at increased risk for rheumatoid arthritis — and people with rheumatoid arthritis are at added risk for heart disease, blood clots and sleep apnea, researchers say. Their findings could improveContinue Reading
MONDAY, Nov. 4, 2019 (HealthDay News) — There’s early promise in the quest for a blood test that might spot breast cancer up to five years before clinical signs of the disease appear, researchers say. The test identifies specific immune system “autoantibodies,” British researchers explained. The immune system produces theContinue Reading