When Érica Mendez got her smartwatch, she thought it would help her manage phone calls and text messages. […] Smartwatch caught COVID-19 warning signs
The COVID-19 pandemic may be top of mind, but another dangerous respiratory illness — the flu — will […] 4 ways to get ready for flu season
Corey Ripe’s ordeal with COVID-19 began with a seizure in the drive-through of a fast-food restaurant. “I placed […] For COVID-19 patient, a seizure was the first warning
Fears about a potential “twindemic” have inspired a call to arms for us all to roll up our […] Get your flu shot to stop a COVID-19 ‘twindemic’
Many of us are feeling stretched thin and weary due to the ongoing pandemic. News of COVID-19 continues […] 7 self-care tips to help you endure the pandemic
Methodist Health System’s success depends on multiple departments, and that’s more evident than ever during the pandemic. From […] Unsung heroes shine behind the scenes
It’s not the virus that’s become a household word in 2020, but the mosquito-borne West Nile virus remains […] With all eyes on COVID-19, don’t let West Nile virus …
Heartache has become an all-too-familiar feeling during the emotional isolation of the pandemic. But could that pain in […] How COVID-19 stress can literally break your heart
When COVID-19 stole her strength, and nearly her life, Letitia Lewis-Robinson proved her resilience during her recovery, when […] Doctors marvel at COVID-19 patient’s will to recover
We know COVID-19 primarily as a respiratory illness. But doctors warn the disease can harm other organs beyond […] How COVID-19 can cause kidney damage
COVID-19 has upended daily life and created stress for everyone, but the pandemic has hit healthcare workers especially […] 5 ways to cope with COVID-19 stress like a healthcare …
Deep into the pandemic, we’re still learning the fundamentals of how the new coronavirus works — and the […] Can you really catch COVID-19 more than once?
Barbara Sterling’s inspirational story of survival is well-known in the halls of Methodist Charlton Medical Center. After all, […] VIDEO: Grateful grandmother recovers from COVID-19
Like other viruses, COVID-19 preys on our weaknesses, whether that’s an immune system weakened by old age or […] Blood types and 5 other potential risk factors for COVID-19
Since the early days of the pandemic, we’ve known that older adults — especially those with chronic health […] COVID-19 afflicts the young, too, causing blood clots and even …
By now, we’re all aware that the coronavirus has no cure, and medications to treat COVID-19 remain a […] Which COVID-19 remedies help (and don’t), from anti-virals to Vitamin …
Who couldn’t use a vacation right now? How about a scenic road trip to a national park or […] COVID-19 and your summer vacation
Don’t abandon everything you learned at home during COVID-19 shutdowns. Do you remember when all of the stay-at-home […] 6 healthy habits from staying home