In a time when the medical community is desperate for COVID-19 treatments, they’ve been turning to questionable drugs. But in the rush to save lives, some experts and studies show they may not work and could, in fact, be dangerous. Here’s what you should know…

There’s been a lot of focus on keeping your hands and house clean to prevent the spread of COVID-19. But you should know that your clothes can carry the virus, too. Experts don’t know exactly how long. But they suspect it could be anywhere from several hours to an entire day…

With the coronavirus pandemic raging across the globe and from coast to coast here in the United States, it’s vital to remember that every time you step out your door, there is the potential to bring back the virus, not just in your body but on yourself and other objects that enter your home.

Your parent, friend or relative is in a nursing home or assisted living facility. And you’ve just been told that you’re no longer permitted to visit them as a precaution against the spread of COVID-19. You’ll miss and worry about them, but there are ways to make it easier on both of you…

A friend shared information on social media the other day about vitamin C. It could just as easily have been a post about vitamin D… or zinc. Or any nutrient we’ve been told all our lives promotes good health. Then the trolls attacked. How did we get to a place where nutrition is the enemy?

Experts keep promising that at some point, hopefully soon, the pandemic will transition to what’s known as the “endemic phase.” Think common cold or flu. That’s great news. But till then, these daily tips can help keep you infection free…

Like most of us, you’ve probably been cleaning your house from top to bottom for weeks, trying to protect your household from the coronavirus pandemic. But if you have to get out on occasion for essentials, like me, you may have forgotten about this COVID-19 petri dish…

You’ve probably heard that people with chronic health conditions are more at risk for developing a severe case of COVID-19. That includes people with high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, kidney disease and a wide range of other issues. But what if their medicines increase their risk?

We’re finding out more about COVID-19 every day, including symptoms, like fever and a dry, persistent cough… as well as the odd symptoms like red eyes or a sudden loss of your sense of smell. This month, several studies have uncovered a few more unusual signs to watch for…

There’s no denying that vitamin D plays an important role in your immune system. Vitamin D helps regulate immune response and, specifically, helps your body determine when it needs to send out its immune defenders… Can vitamin D reduce the risk and/or severity of COVID-19?

Scientists worldwide are scrambling to figure out important, life-saving information about COVID-19. And one of the most pressing questions they’ve been working round the clock to answer is: Are people who contract the virus immune to it afterward? And if so, for how long?

One of the trickiest parts about the COVID-19 crisis is diagnosis. There are a lot of barriers — the shortage of tests, the severity and variety of symptoms, the overwhelm of the medical community and the fact that one in five people with COVID-19 has another virus that may steal the diagnosis…