COVID May Help Trigger High Blood Pressure
COVID-19 patients face a markedly greater risk for developing persistently high blood pressure, even if they never had blood pressure concerns before, new research indicates.
How to Reduce Fever in Adults, According to a Doctor
A fever is your body's natural defense against infections and illnesses, often resolving as the underlying cause fades. Yet, elevated fevers can prompt concerns and may make you question what to do.
Super-contagious new omicron subvariant will spark another wave, experts say
The COVID-19 subvariant XBB.1.5 is spreading so fast that the World Health Organization on Friday advised people to wear masks in certain situations, including in crowded, enclosed and poorly ventilated spaces, regardless of local infection rates.
A prescription for prolonged sitting: A five-minute stroll every half hour
Mounting evidence suggests that prolonged sitting—a staple of modern-day life—is hazardous to your health, even if you exercise regularly. Based on these findings, doctors advise all adults to sit less and move more.
TMA Puts Physicians' Wellness First With New Program
TMA physicians shared their personal experiences with burnout, moral injury, and other job stressors at Fall Conference on Sept. 17, which was also National Physician Suicide Awareness Day. TMA also debuted its new program, Wellness First, through which member physicians can access self-assessment tools, local physician wellness programs, and educational resources.