Obesity is a risk factor for heart disease, diabetes and other illnesses. But research reveals that being obese also increases the risk of becoming severely ill from a COVID-19 infection. And unfortunately, once a vaccine is developed, obesity is one factor that could lessen its effectiveness…

Although testing for COVID-19 has increased dramatically since the pandemic first began its sweep across the U.S., it’s far from foolproof. Now, a new study is revealing just how common false negatives are and when the optimal testing window truly is — urgent information you need to know to keep yourself and those around you safe.

Since the pandemic started, people have shared their different experiences with COVID-19. Some lost their taste and smell, others developed COVID toes or diarrhea, and some developed shortness of breath so severe they were put on a ventilator. How does a single disease impact people in such different ways?

Many gyms closed soon after the pandemic started, and though some are now opening, they’re finding their clients aren’t exactly sprinting back. But are Americans turning away from exercise… or just the gym? Turns out the pandemic has spurred us to better reasons to exercise, and better ways…

Using disinfectant wipes to clean the surfaces in your home? You should know there’s more to it than just pulling one out and wiping. Follow these tips to make sure you get the most disinfecting power out of those wipes and avoid these mistakes that could cause harm…

By now, we all know that age, as well as health problems like diabetes, heart disease and cancer, can put us at high risk of dying from COVID-19. However, a new study found a shocking truth that’s leaving older men at even higher risk of coronavirus. And it has nothing to do with their health.