covid 19

Ask the Expert: Covid and Obesity: When Two Pandemics Collide

Ask the Expert: Covid and Obesity: When Two Pandemics Collide

Ilana Redmond, M.D., talks about the impact of obesity on the severity of Covid-19 and what you can do to prevent it

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The Long-Lasting Impacts of Covid-19

What you still need to know about the virus

Covid and Obesity: How to Reduce Risk Factors

Covid and Obesity: How to Reduce Risk Factors

The worst of the pandemic is over, but obesity remains a Covid risk factor

Covid and Obesity: How to Reduce Risk Factors

El covid-19 y la obesidad: Cómo reducir los factores de riesgo

Lo peor de la pandemia se ha acabado, pero la obesidad sigue siendo un factor de riesgo del covid-19

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Obesity, Racism and Covid: A Deadly Combination

Social determinants of health contribute to higher rates of obesity among Black, Hispanic and Native American women. And that makes Covid more dangerous for them.

hispanic overweight woman in profile touching her hair

La obesidad, el racismo y el covid-19: Una combinación mortal

Factores determinantes sociales de la salud contribuyen con mayores índices de obesidad de mujeres de raza negra, hispánicas y nativas estadounidenses. Y eso hace que el covid-19 sea más peligroso para ellas.

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Obesity Puts You at Higher Risk for Severe Illness from Covid-19

Living with obesity can make Covid more dangerous. See how you can protect yourself.

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La obesidad te da un mayor riesgo de enfermarte gravemente de covid-19

Vivir con obesidad puede hacer que el covid-19 sea más peligroso. Mira cómo puedes protegerte.

The Intersection of Long Covid and Obesity

The Intersection of Long Covid and Obesity

What you need to know about long Covid and the role weight may play

La intersección entre el covid-19 persistente y la obesidad

La intersección entre el covid-19 persistente y la obesidad

Lo que debes saber sobre el covid-19 persistente y el papel que podría jugar el peso corporal

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What Are Community Health Workers and Promotoras?

Community health workers and promotoras are a compassionate pipeline for vulnerable populations that need medical care

Ask the Expert: Covid-19 and Obesity

Ask the Expert: Covid-19 and Obesity

Experts Kelynne Oristel, RN-BC, DDN GNP, APRN-BC, and Adrianna Nava, PhD, MPA, MSN, RN, answer questions about the impact Covid-19 had on people living with obesity

The Covid-19 Public Health Emergency Is Ending Soon

The Covid-19 Public Health Emergency Is Ending Soon

The federal state of emergency for Covid end date is May 11, 2023. What will this mean for you and your healthcare?

Preparing for the Next Pandemic

Preparing for the Next Pandemic

Even as we work to end the Covid-19 pandemic, we must also prepare for the next one

Understanding Monoclonal Antibodies

Understanding Monoclonal Antibodies

Monoclonal antibodies can be used to treat and prevent many illnesses, including Covid-19 and RSV. Here’s what you need to know.

Shé Langley

Caregiving During Covid

Members of the “sandwich generation” have a tough task caring for parents and children. For me, Covid made it much more difficult.

Sam Norpel

Long Covid Ended My Time as a C-Suite Executive, but I’m Not Giving Up on Life

Thanks to long Covid, I now endure severe symptoms that prevent me from doing even the simplest things

Sam Norpel

La Covid-19 persistente puso fin a mi trabajo como ejecutiva corporativa de alto rango, pero me rehúso a rendirme

Ahora padezco síntomas graves por la Covid-19 persistente que evitan que pueda hacer cosas muy sencillas

Are You at High Risk for Serious Disease from Covid-19?

Are You at High Risk for Serious Disease from Covid-19?

Many people don’t realize they’re at high risk for developing serious illness from Covid-19. Are you one of them?

Understanding the Different Types of Covid-19 Vaccines

Understanding the Different Types of Covid-19 Vaccines

Did you know there are three types of Covid-19 vaccines? Understanding your options can help you choose what’s best for you.

Covid Vaccine Schedule for Adults

Covid Vaccine Schedule for Adults

Are you up to date on Covid vaccines and boosters? Here’s what you need to know.

Cronograma de vacunas contra la Covid-19 para adultos

Cronograma de vacunas contra la Covid-19 para adultos

¿Estás al día en lo que se refiere a las vacunas para la Covid-19 y sus refuerzos? Aquí encontrarás lo que debes saber.

Covid Vaccine Schedule for Children & Teens

Covid Vaccine Schedule for Children & Teens

Is your child up-to-date on Covid vaccines and boosters? Here’s what you need to know.

Cronograma de la vacuna para la Covid para niños y adultos

Cronograma de la vacuna para la Covid para niños y adultos

¿Está tu hijo al día en lo que se refiere a las vacunas para la Covid-19 y sus refuerzos? Aquí encontrarás lo que necesitas saber.