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COVID-19 Could Have An Unexpected Effect On Your Risk Of High Blood Pressure

staff@healthdigest.com (Amanda Chatel) — Sat, 30 Nov 2024 14:30:16 +0000

As we learn more about COVID-19, we are increasingly finding unexpected effects it can have on our health. It turns out it could also impact our blood pressure.

XEC: What You Should Know About COVID-19's Most Recent Variant

staff@healthdigest.com (Beth Bradford) — Wed, 18 Sep 2024 19:01:43 +0000

A new COVID-19 variant has emerged. Here's what you need to know about the XEC variant of COVID-19, including whether vaccines will protect you.

Unusual COVID Symptoms You May Not Have Heard Of

staff@healthdigest.com (Beth Bradford) — Thu, 12 Sep 2024 14:30:13 +0000

COVID can cause symptoms that you might not expect. We asked a doctor to explain some of the more unusual ways that COVID can affect your body.

Being Sick Has An Unexpected Effect On Your Heart Rate

staff@healthdigest.com (Erin Marie) — Wed, 10 Jan 2024 13:30:03 +0000

When you're sick, you may experience many symptoms such as fever or upset stomach. What you may not know, however, is that it can also affect your heart rate.

You're Not The Same After The Pandemic

staff@healthdigest.com (Jeremy Brown) — Sat, 25 Nov 2023 11:15:14 +0000

After surviving years of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have all been changed, perhaps irrevocably, by our shared collective experience. Here are some of the ways.

A Good Night's Sleep Might Make Your COVID Vaccine More Effective

staff@healthdigest.com (Erin Demmer) — Sun, 02 Apr 2023 14:45:08 +0000

Researchers sought to understand whether the quality of sleep following COVID-19 vaccination could be related to vaccine effectiveness. Here's what they found.

Why Medical Experts Still Find Long COVID To Be Such A Mystery

staff@healthdigest.com (Jeremy Brown) — Fri, 31 Mar 2023 20:48:33 +0000

Some people infected with COVID experience effects long after the infection has cleared, and experts still don't understand much about this phenomenon.

How A More Nutritious Diet Can Help Combat Long COVID

staff@healthdigest.com (Robin Rothstein) — Mon, 13 Mar 2023 15:27:07 +0000

While COVID is in the rearview mirror for many, its effects remain front and center for many people due to long COVID. However, a more nutritious diet can help.

Study Finds Higher Risk Of Gastrointestinal Problems In Those Who've Had COVID

staff@healthdigest.com (Brynna Standen) — Thu, 09 Mar 2023 21:24:42 +0000

The list of post-acute COVID-19 symptoms continues to grow as a new study has discovered a link between long COVID and gastrointestinal problems.

Infectious Disease Expert Shares How To Make Your Own COVID-19 Risk Assessment

staff@healthdigest.com (Erin Marie) — Mon, 06 Mar 2023 16:45:23 +0000

Although the U.S. is now in the latter phases of the pandemic, those who are vulnerable may still wish to exercise caution. This is how to assess your risk.

FDA Authorizes First US At-Home Combo Flu And COVID Test

staff@healthdigest.com (Erin Marie) — Mon, 27 Feb 2023 17:03:23 +0000

Differentiating between flu and COVID can be tricky. However, doing so just became a little easier thanks to a new at-home test. Here's what to know.

A Pediatrician Explains How COVID-19 Has Impacted Child Development

staff@healthdigest.com (Erin Marie) — Fri, 24 Feb 2023 20:08:23 +0000

In an exclusive interview with Health Digest, pediatrician Dr. Susan Walker explains the effects that the pandemic has had on child development.

New Research Shows That Even Mild COVID Can Cause Changes In Your Brain

staff@healthdigest.com (Beth Bradford) — Wed, 22 Feb 2023 17:13:10 +0000

Research is showing that even mild COVID cases may have long-term effects on your brain health -- particularly when it comes to memory and emotional processing.

What To Know About COVID-19 Becoming Endemic, According To An Infectious Disease Specialist

staff@healthdigest.com (Erin Marie) — Wed, 22 Feb 2023 17:00:08 +0000

In an interview with Health Digest, Dr. Javeed Siddiqui, MPH and Chief Medical Officer at TeleMed2U, told us what to know regarding COVID-19 becoming endemic

Study Finds Paxlovid Does Not Increase Your Risk Of Rebound COVID After All

staff@healthdigest.com (Erin Marie) — Thu, 16 Feb 2023 19:28:09 +0000

It was previously reported that COVID-19 rebound cases may be linked to the antiviral drug, Paxlovid. A new study has now come out disproving the theory.

Study Suggests Opting For The Vaccine Could Reduce Your Risk Of Post-COVID Diabetes

staff@healthdigest.com (Erin Marie) — Wed, 15 Feb 2023 19:50:08 +0000

There are many reasons to get a COVID vaccine, with a recent study finding that those who are vaccinated have a reduced risk of developing post-COVID diabetes.

The Latest Move By The CDC To Help 'Normalize' The COVID Vaccine

staff@healthdigest.com (Erin Marie) — Fri, 10 Feb 2023 19:47:28 +0000

The CDC's vaccine advisory committee consulted with healthcare professionals to determine a new formal recommendation regarding the COVID-19 vaccine.

What To Know About The Hundreds Of Doctors Who Died Facing The Pandemic

staff@healthdigest.com (Amanda Vining) — Tue, 07 Feb 2023 19:02:17 +0000

The number of doctors who treated patients with COVID-19 and succumbed to death themselves from the virus has been revealed in a recent study.

Are We At A Transition Point With Covid-19? Here's Where Experts Say We Stand

staff@healthdigest.com (Brynna Standen) — Tue, 31 Jan 2023 19:20:51 +0000

After three years, the COVID-19 pandemic has finally reached a tipping point, according to the WHO. But vigilance is still recommended and here's why.

How COVID-19 Brought The US An Unexpected 'Baby Bump'

staff@healthdigest.com (Ruth Clark) — Tue, 31 Jan 2023 17:26:02 +0000

The COVID-19 pandemic brought with it many changes that affected how we work and play. One change, in particular, was the COVID baby bump.