Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Illinois governor imposes stay-at-home order to curb virus

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Friday ordered all state residents to remain in their homes except for essentials, joining similar dramatic efforts in California and New York to limit the spread of the coronavirus.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Don't abandon healthy eating during coronavirus pandemic

(HealthDay)—As Americans empty grocery shelves over fears of possible shortages during the coronavirus pandemic, one nutritionist says healthy eating doesn't have to fall by the wayside.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Understanding social distancing and how it helps

Social distancing is the least restrictive means to contain a pandemic. But considering the widespread misunderstanding about the term, it makes sense to start with what social distancing is not.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

What about the people who aren't self-isolating?

Over the weekend, people in Chicago, New York, New Orleans, Boston, and elsewhere in the United States headed to restaurants and bars—flouting instructions to stay at home and avoid large groups in order to prevent the ...

Health

Pediatrician uses her 'trusted voice' to help kids

For months in 2019, Chidiogo Anyigbo, M.D., MPH, had been consumed by the need to learn more and read more about the upcoming 2020 Census. Dr. Anyigbo realized that in asking peers to underscore the importance of the Census ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Philippines closes off capital to fight virus

Police began closing off access to the Philippines' sprawling and densely populated capital Manila on Sunday, imposing a quarantine that officials hope will curb the nation's rising number of coronavirus cases.

Alzheimer's disease & dementia

When should you worry about your memory?

Have you ever been ready to head out the door but can't seem to remember where you put your keys? Or have you been standing in the grocery store trying to remember what else you need?

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