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A new national survey by the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center shows many Americans plan on attending large holiday gatherings despite spiking COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations.

Many Americans likely to attend large holiday gatherings despite COVID-19, survey finds

November 13, 2020 at 3:07 p.m.

As Thanksgiving nears, many families are grappling with how to celebrate the holiday. But a new national survey by the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center shows many Americans plan...

Los niños pequeños tienen más probabilidades de tener síntomas graves de gripe, pero tienen un riesgo menor de coivd-19 grave.

Estás enfermo. Pero, ¿qué es, covid, gripe o resfriado?

November 2, 2020 at 3:08 p.m.

Te sube la fiebre, empiezas a toser y te falta el aire. ¿Es covid, gripe o resfriado? "Es una distinción difícil de hacer", dijo Iahn Gonsenhauser, director de calidad y...

DON'T GIVE UP|This is a <a href="https://www.theactivetimes.com/healthy-living/ease-stress-tips">stressful and uncertain time</a> for millions and millions of Americans. It might be tempting to give up instead of slogging through all the paperwork and bureaucracy. Take breathers and decompress if you need to, but don't walk away entirely. Remember, this is to protect your health and that of people you love as well as your financial future. After all, medical debt is <a href="https://www.theactivetimes.com/home/highest-bankruptcy-filings-state-2019">one of the main causes of bankruptcy</a>. If you've recently lost your job during the coronavirus pandemic, beyond getting new health insurance, <a href="https://www.theactivetimes.com/coronavirus-laid-off-what-to-do">here are the other must-take steps you should follow</a>.

Number of uninsured Americans skyrockets during COVID-19 pandemic

September 4, 2020 at 4:52 p.m.

More Americans have lost their health insurance during the COVID-19 pandemic than ever before in United States history, according to a recent study. An estimated 5.4 million American adults have...

Cholesterol is a waxy substance that's found in the fats in your blood. When you have high cholesterol, you may develop fatty deposits in your blood vessels, which eventually could make it difficult for enough blood to flow through your arteries.

Why researchers say term ‘bad cholesterol’ might be misleading

February 4, 2020 at 2:44 p.m.

Tom Waddell lost about 40 pounds, but his cholesterol level did not drop, it skyrocketed. "I was absolutely shocked," said the 52-year-old. When Waddell had his annual physical exam in...

Nearly two-thirds of adults report feeling lonely

January 29, 2020 at 12:48 p.m.

Americans are feeling increasingly isolated, and health-care officials are warning that can lead to an increased risk of death. "We see higher rates of mortality among those who are socially...

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