Health

According to a new study, more than a third of the 99 New York children found to have coronavirus-related Kawasaki-like disease had underlying medical conditions such as obesity and chronic lung disease. The inflammatory condition primarily affects children and has paralleled Kawasaki disease, a condition that causes swelling in medium-sized …

Harvard expert on why wearing a mask can make a difference in the COVID-19 pandemic Dr. Tom Tsai, a health policy researcher at Harvard’s TH Chan School of Public Health, says wearing a mask, distancing yourself socially, and washing your hands reduces the risk of infection. But all these things …

Shawn Johnson East recently spoke about his problems with disordered eating. The Olympian revealed that she took weight-loss pills after the 2008 Olympics to maintain her figure while competing. Shawn said her relationship with husband Andrew East and the pregnancy with daughter Drew Hazel have helped her overcome her body …

Non-violent service calls that police officers often respond to include mental health crises, substance abuse and disputes between neighbors. The model will be developed by the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA) and the City Administrative Officer (CAO), with the assistance of the Los Angeles Police Department and the city’s Housing Services …

A senior health official with the Orange County Health Department, Florida, says asking about activism during the recent George Floyd protests has not been part of the coronavirus contract tracking questions in the Sunshine State. “The information we collect is offered to us voluntarily,” Dr. Raúl Pino told a local …