Loss of taste and smell was extremely common after about with COVID-19. In most cases, those senses returned, but it did take a while for some people. Researchers discovered training your nose with certain specific “smells” could help those senses return more quickly...

New research shows deaths from heart attacks and strokes increased dramatically during the pandemic, as people stayed away from medical care for fear of exposing themselves to COVID-19. This increase was especially prevalent in underserved Hispanic and Black communities...

A certain type of shoulder injury is so tough to fix it’s actually called “irreparable.”  But now a new procedure involving a saline-filled balloon is used to treat these injuries. It offers fast recovery and could be considered a “game-changer” for the right patients...

Studies show there is a mental health benefit to cleaning up and de-cluttering. In some cases, it may just be a feeling of accomplishment that goes along with completing a task. For others, working and living in a neat, well-organized space can help reduce anxiety and stress...

Narcan, the drug used to prevent an opioid overdose from becoming deadly, is so effective, and opioid use is so prevalent that some addiction experts believe everyone should carry Narcan and have it available in an emergency...

Heart disease is the number one killer of men and women in the US and having type 2 diabetes can contribute to an increased risk of heart attacks and strokes. But getting blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol numbers under control can lower those risks...

Allergies are extremely common and there are many medications to help control symptoms. Nasal steroids work well to control nasal congestion but it’s important to use them properly to avoid nose bleeds...

Getting a good night’s sleep—at least 8 hours—has long been seen as having benefits. But researchers have discovered that not getting a good night’s sleep can be detrimental to both mental and physical well-being: causing, among other things, weight gain, mood disorders, cognitive problems, and increased risks for serious disease...