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How to Cope When We Can't Touch Each Other Understanding why we can't hug and touch those we love during this pandemic is one thing. But dealing with the effects is proving very difficult for many. An expert shares seven questions to ask yourself before hugging someone. Read More   Why We Don't Like Being Told What to Do See six reasons we bristle when being told to do things -- even things that are good for us -- and how to respond constructively. Read More   Jailing Practices Fueling COVID-19 Spread U.S. arrest and jailing practices pose a major public health risk during the pandemic and need to change, a new study says. Read More   Lessons From Georgia's Reopening We speak to two medical experts about what they've learned since lockdown restrictions were eased in the state. Watch Video   1 in 5 Have Health Issues That Impact COVID-19 About 1 in 5 people worldwide have a least one underlying health condition that puts them at increased risk of severe COVID-19 illness, researchers say. Read More   How Lockdown Is Affecting Obese Americans In a recent survey of obese patients, almost 70% had more difficulty in achieving weight-loss goals, and 6 out of 10 said they were doing more stress-eating. Read More   The Truth About Hydroxychloroquine Here's what you need to know about this anti-malarial medication, including whether it's recommended for use against COVID-19. Watch Video   In the News Coronavirus News Roundup: Get the Latest Updates USDOT Providing Travelers 100 Million Face Masks Your Dental Appointments Won't Be the Same Going Forward Healthy at Home Avoid These Food Safety Mistakes Reasons You Have Chills (Other Than Fever) How to Disinfect Your Laundry When Someone Is Sick

Coronavirus Special

COVID-19 Cases Rebound in the South and West Almost a month after many states began to roll back lockdowns, COVID-19 cases are rising in more than a dozen states across the southern and western regions of the U.S. Read More   COVID-19 Can Start With Neurological Symptoms Headaches, dizziness, strokes, weakness, or other neurological symptoms can appear before the more commonly known symptoms of infection such as fever and cough. Read More   Impact of COVID-19 on People of Color We talk with Utibe Essien, MD, MPH, an expert on health care equity, about why minority populations face higher rates of severe COVID-19 and death. Watch Video   Male Baldness May Increase Risk of Severe COVID Research shows that bald men are more likely to die after they get the coronavirus than their hairier counterparts. Read More   CDC Updates Social Guidelines for Summer If you decide to go out, know the risks and take these precautions to protect yourself and help reduce the spread of the coronavirus. Read More   The Truth About Vitamin D Can vitamin D provide protection against infections such as flu and COVID-19? What's the best way to get enough? Watch Video   Tips to Boost Your Metabolism Looking to lose those lockdown pounds? Here are some ways to increase your metabolism and burn calories faster. Read More   In the News Coronavirus News Roundup: Get the Latest Headlines As Many as 140,000 COVID-19 Deaths Forecast by July 4 Players Express Concern as NBA Eyes Restart Healthy at Home Ways to Unwind With Your Family Fitness Dos and Don'ts Surprising Signs of Depression

10 Ways to Relieve Tired Eyes

Lots of reading or screen time can leave your eyes tired, dry, and achy. These remedies and adjustments can help -- and most of them don’t take much time, cost anything, or require you to leave your home. Read More

How to Disinfect Your Laundry When someone in your home is sick, it's smart to take certain precautions to make sure the laundry isn't just clean, but disinfected. Read More   9 Health Habits That Can Backfire Sometimes, too much of a good thing really can be too much. Read More   Foods You Should Never Wash It seems so obvious: Before you use an ingredient, you should wash it. But that’s not always the case. Sometimes, washing can be harmful. Read More   The Truth About Your Immune System Here's how your immune system keeps germs at bay -- and what can happen when it malfunctions. Read More   Warning Signs of Kidney Problems The symptoms of kidney trouble aren't always obvious. Learn about the many ways you can be affected when your kidneys aren't working right. Read More   What to Expect When You Donate Blood Someone in the U.S. needs a blood transfusion every 2 seconds, but only 3% of all people donate. The good news: Your donation can help up to 3 people. Read More

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