COVID-19 Archive

Heart Health

COVID-19 and cardiovascular concerns: An evolving story

Published July 1, 2021

Physicians’ understanding of how a COVID-19 infection affects the heart is still evolving. More definitive answers require long-term, randomized clinical trials that control for different factors (including varied medical histories and medication use) to study how COVID-19—and possible therapies—affect people who have or are at risk for heart disease. Like other infectious organisms, SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19) can increase the risk of blood clots and may damage the heart, but the danger is less common than initial reports suggested.

Mind & Mood

COVID-related loss of smell may be associated with mental health risks

Published July 1, 2021

Longer-term loss of smell after COVID-19 may be associated with mental health risks.

Child & Teen Health

Children not yet vaccinated against COVID-19? What to do

Published June 21, 2021

Now that many people have been vaccinated against COVID-19, it feels like things are starting to return to something resembling normal. But because the vaccines have not yet been approved for those under 12, families with children under this age need to be careful and thoughtful as they plan summer activities.

Staying Healthy

Does exercise help protect against severe COVID-19?

Published June 9, 2021

A study examining data from a large health care provider on more than 48,000 people who had COVID-19 found that those were consistently inactive had a significantly higher risk of hospitalization or death, while those who engaged in more than 10 minutes of activity per week had some protection against severe illness or death, and people who were active for at least 150 minutes per week had the most protection.

COVID-19

COVID-19 vaccines: Safe and effective for American Indian and Alaskan Native communities

Published June 4, 2021

Concerns circulating about the effectiveness of the Johnson and Johnson vaccine in American Indian/Alaskan Native communities, compared to the other available vaccines for COVID-19, have been answered by responses from medical professionals within the Indigenous population, as well as by statistics showing that all three vaccines are safe and effective in people of all races and ethnic backgrounds.

Staying Healthy

Should we track all breakthrough cases of COVID-19?

Published June 3, 2021

Despite the effectiveness of the COVID-19 vaccines, a small number of people develop cases even after being fully vaccinated. Most of these "breakthrough" cases are mild or moderate, and the CDC has decided to track only the ones that require hospitalization, which has disadvantages.

Child & Teen Health

Summer camp: What parents need to know this year

Updated June 2, 2021

Many parents and children hope that this summer will allow a return to typical activities. For families who are considering summer camp for their children, adjustments and adaptations will need to be made because of COVID-19, and parents should be prepared to ask questions about planning and risk management.

Staying Healthy

Coming out of COVID

Updated June 1, 2021

As Americans begin to slowly move out of the COVID-19 pandemic, they may face old and new challenges. People should use this transition period to prepare mentally and emotionally for a post-COVID world. Steps include planning how to safely return to social gathering, restarting health habits that have fallen away, and addressing mental health issues.

Staying Healthy

Can I see my grandkids?

Updated June 1, 2021

People who are vaccinated against COVID-19 can safely visit with family members who aren't vaccinated, provided they are not at high risk for severe illness and don't live with someone who is.

Women's Health

Can the COVID-19 vaccine affect my mammogram?

Updated June 1, 2021

The COVID-19 vaccine may cause a harmless temporary swelling of lymph nodes that could be mistaken for cancer on a mammogram or other imaging test.

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COVID-19 Archive

Articles

COVID-19 and cardiovascular concerns: An evolving story

COVID-related loss of smell may be associated with mental health risks

Children not yet vaccinated against COVID-19? What to do

Does exercise help protect against severe COVID-19?

COVID-19 vaccines: Safe and effective for American Indian and Alaskan Native communities

Should we track all breakthrough cases of COVID-19?

Summer camp: What parents need to know this year

Coming out of COVID

Can I see my grandkids?

Can the COVID-19 vaccine affect my mammogram?

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