A popular home testing company announced that they will have an at-home coronavirus (COVID-19) test available for consumers by Monday, March 23. Everlywell said in a statement on Thursday that they...

Near-term deadlines spelled out in the Interoperability and Patient Access final rule will be difficult for hospitals to meet, especially smaller organizations that have limited IT staff and capabilities. Achieving...

Social distancing—voluntarily limiting physical contact with other people—has been vital to help slow the spread of the novel coronavirus. But it’s important that people remain connected—otherwise...

Close down group meals for seniors. Cancel social gatherings. The directive, from the Illinois Department on Aging, sent shock waves through senior service organizations late last week. Overnight, Area...

As social distancing policies come into play and schools progressively cancel sports, excursions and extra-curricular activities, UniSA experts are cautioning parents that filling this void with additional...

Coronavirus shares one symptom with other health conditions: shortness of breath. How do you know if you’re suffering from COVID-19 or another health issue? Harvard Medical School defines shortness...

Australia and New Zealand moved to seal off their borders Thursday, announcing unprecedented bans on entry for non-residents in the hope of stemming the rise of COVID-19 infections. Prime Minister Scott...

A nationwide study of nearly 7,500 people who are obese or severely obese has found that bariatric surgery is linked to significantly fewer heart attacks and strokes. The study, which is published in...

Actress Sarah Hyland spoke out about her fears surrounding the novel coronavirus. Sarah was born with a kidney condition and has undergone two kidney transplants. She says she plans to stay home amidst...

Two new studies from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden underscore health risks associated with childhood obesity. Children with obesity have a three times higher risk of mortality in early adulthood compared...