As the coronavirus upends schools, experts say don't forget the arts
Aug 28, 2020
What makes arts education essential, even during a pandemic? It can have direct and indirect benefits to mental and physical health.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) News
Researchers explore how COVID-19 affects heart health in Black women
Aug 25, 2020
New research will investigate how COVID-19 impacts cardiovascular health for African American women, a group often left out of medical studies.
The hunt for COVID-19 treatments has researchers optimistic
Aug 20, 2020
Since no vaccine will be 100% effective, figuring out how to best treat COVID-19 is critical, especially in people with heart disease and other conditions that increase the risk for severe illness.
COVID-19's economic fallout expands food insecurity, as groups scramble to help
Aug 19, 2020
Charitable groups are scrambling to address growing levels of food insecurity amid coronavirus concerns.
As hurricane season and pandemic collide, here's how to stay safe
Aug 17, 2020
Hurricane season and other natural disasters can be stressful – and impact heart health. But how do heart and stroke patients prepare when you toss in a pandemic?
What do heart patients need to know about COVID-19 now?
Aug 10, 2020
Much has been learned about heart disease and the coronavirus, but some of the most essential advice for heart patients remains the same.
High-speed internet offers key connection to health, but millions lack it
Aug 5, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic has helped make the importance of telehealth clear. But without fast internet, many people in the United States are missing out.
Controlling diabetes takes on greater urgency during COVID-19 pandemic
Jul 24, 2020
Uncontrolled blood sugar levels place people with diabetes at higher risk for severe COVID-19. Yet many continue to avoid emergency rooms when those levels escalate.
Hopes for quick COVID-19 vaccine rest on innovations, collaborations
Jul 17, 2020
Sweeping efforts in research and manufacturing are designed to deliver a COVID-19 vaccine fast.
As pandemic disrupts research, scientists look for new ways forward
Jul 14, 2020
With campuses closed and work curtailed, researchers face long-term consequences from the coronavirus pandemic.