At this point, it’s common knowledge that people with other health conditions have a greater risk of getting severely ill from COVID-19. But among that overall group, there may be a smaller group that’s even more at risk… people with pre-existing lung conditions.

The approach of infusing patients with the antibody-rich blood of those who’ve survived an infection is not new. The approach dates back to the 1890s, and one of the largest trials was during the H1N1 influenza virus pandemic of 1918. Can it help us in this fight?

There’s a lot of debate about whether vitamin C works for things like colds and flu. So, it may surprise some people to learn that in the worst-hit areas, treatment for people who are seriously ill with COVID-19 includes mega-doses of vitamin C. Here’s why…

Frequent handwashing and using hand sanitizer when necessary are ‘best practices’ to protect yourself from COVID-19. But that can lead to seriously dry hands. But beyond the discomfort and aesthetic considerations, it puts you more at risk for getting COVID-19…

Twelve days ago, I developed fever, a dry cough, extreme fatigue, and horrible pain between my shoulder blades that kept me up all night, night after night. When I met with my doctor via video chat, she was worried.

As someone who suffers with spring allergies, I’m nervously awaiting the signs: itchy eyes and throat, runny nose, and sneezing. Why am I nervous? Because I need to be able to tell whether I’m just allergic… or infected with COVID-19…

With all of the headlines that are screaming the latest frightening statistics at us, it’s easy to see how you may have missed some of the small details that could matter most in the coming weeks and months. So, with that in mind, here are five facts you can hold on to…

Like more than 217 million other Americans, my family is currently under shelter-in-place orders due to Coronavirus. That means no going to work, school, or leaving the house for any reason unless absolutely necessary. And, it has meant some big changes for all of us.

In South Korea, China, and Italy, about a third of the people who have tested positive for COVID-19 have reported this symptom. In fact, especially in young people, it might be the only symptom they present…

Fever, a dry cough, chills and fatigue… These are the symptoms you’ll experience if you have a mild to moderate case of the coronavirus. But you may still be wondering how you can tell a moderate case is turning serious. If your eyes are red like this, it could be a sign…

Some people are more at risk for getting COVID-19: More men seem to get the virus than women. People between 30 and 79 years old seem to get it more than people in their 20s. And people in their 20s get it more than teens and children. But yet another factor plays into this…

All of us are taking extreme precautions to protect ourselves from the COVID-19 virus, which is spreading. But if you have diabetes, you need to understand why and how your illness makes you a target for a severe lung infection and how to manage that risk…