US 4 hours ago Some COVID deaths are linked to Western wildfires, study shows As wildfires continue to tear through the western U.S., scientists reported that particulate matter from the blazes has been linked to an excess of COVID-19 cases and deaths.
Celebrity News August 7 Bob Odenkirk gives health update after heart attack: 'I am doing great' Bob Odenkirk is on the mend after collapsing on the set of "Better Call Saul."
Coronavirus August 6 Cholesterol drug cuts coronavirus infection by 70%, researchers find A drug meant to treat cholesterol was found to reduce coronavirus infection by 70% in lab studies, with researchers calling for additional clinical trials among hospitalized COVID-19 patients.
HEART HEALTH July 27 Some alcohol consumption may benefit heart disease patients, study suggests Light-to-moderate alcohol consumption may offer some protective benefits for patients with heart disease, a new study suggests.
South Dakota July 25 David Lust, former GOP lawmaker in South Dakota, dead at 53 David Lust, a former Republican state lawmaker in South Dakota who served four years as the state GOP’s majority leader, died suddenly Friday, according to reports.
Rock July 25 Lynyrd Skynyrd guitarist Gary Rossington recovering after emergency heart procedure: reports The last active original member of the classic Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd was recovering Saturday night after recently undergoing an emergency heart procedure, according to the band.
US July 23 How to protect yourself from wildfire smoke — even thousands of miles away Smoke from the nearly 80 wildfires burning more than 1.4 million acres across the U.S. has spread over thousands of miles during the past couple of weeks, raising health and safety concerns for residents of rural communities and major cities alike.
Coronavirus July 19 Common cholesterol drug may reduce COVID-19 severity, study finds Coronavirus patients taking statins prior to hospitalization substantially reduced their odds of in-hospital death and severe COVID-19, researchers found.
HEART HEALTH July 7 Viruses most common cause of myocarditis in kids, American Heart Association says While myocarditis has been in the headlines lately due to rare occurrences in mRNA COVID-19 vaccine recipients, it’s viruses that are the most common cause of the condition in children, the American Heart Association (AHA) said.
Coronavirus June 30 Myocarditis after COVID-19 vaccination higher in military population than expected, study finds A greater number of heart inflammation cases cropped up among members of the U.S. military than expected following mRNA COVID-19 vaccination, a study found, though authors emphasized the benefits of the shots exceed risks of rare adverse events.
