by Linda A. Johnson This undated photo provided by the U.S. Attorney’s Office shows a phony coronavirus cure that a British man tried to smuggle into the United States. Con artists are finding lots of marks amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Watchdog groups and authorities report a surge of complaints about scams targeting people who fear...
by Janet Kiplinger Ciccone, The Ohio State University In a question-and-answer session, Ohio State University assistant professor Sanja Ilic answers some of the crucial questions people are asking about how to keep their food safe during the COVID-19 outbreak. Ilic is an assistant professor of human nutrition in the Department of Human Sciences, College of...
LED light therapy is a popular noninvasive skin treatment for acne, sun damage, wounds, and other skin problems. People can choose to have LED light therapy at a dermatologist’s office or to use a device at home. The treatment uses varying wavelengths of light to trigger the skin’s natural healing processes to repair the skin....
A sinus infection, or sinusitis, occurs when viruses or bacteria infect the sinus linings. The results can be uncomfortable symptoms, including facial pain and pressure, runny nose, headache, and, sometimes, tooth pain. This article will look at why a person may experience tooth pain related to their sinus infection and when to call a doctor....
Apple cider vinegar may help treat colds because of its antimicrobial properties. It is popular as a home remedy, but more research is necessary to confirm its effectiveness against colds. Apple cider vinegar has a long history of use. Hippocrates mixed it with honey to treat disease, and soldiers used it to disinfect their wounds...
(HealthDay)—Even if you’re already wearing a face mask to cover your mouth and nose, taking steps to protect your eyes might also help guard against coronavirus infection, eye health experts say. Here are some tips from the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO): Don’t wear contact lenses—switch to glasses. People who wear contact lenses tend to...
ProPublica’s health reporter Caroline Chen explains what the conversation around asymptomatic coronavirus carriers is missing, and what we need to understand if we’re going to beat this nefarious virus together. by Caroline Chen ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive our biggest stories as soon as they’re published....
by Kim Walker, Cassandra Quave and Nataly Olivia A Canales, The Conversation Posts touting the curative effects of cinchona, or fever tree, bark have recently been circulating on social networks such as Instagram and Facebook. These posts promise a “natural” source of the prescription-only drug chloroquine. Chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine are currently being researched as potential...
by Flinders University COVID-19 has confined families to their home with children struggling to fill the void left by regular sporting activities and outside play, but parents can take simple steps to maintain their physical activity. With local parks and playgrounds banned from public use, parents face a unique challenge in how they assist children’s...
By Rich Haridy Up to 25 percent of people infected with COVID-19 may present no symptoms, yet still transmit the disease, says Robert Redfield, director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The comment comes alongside a new report published by the CDC tracking transmission clusters that suggests infected individuals may be...
