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Millions of people around the world care for loved ones who live with a disability or chronic condition. This role can sometimes take a toll on mental health, but what is the impact on caregivers during a pandemic? Medical News Today finds out.Share on PinterestIn this Special Feature, we look at how the pandemic has…

In the latest installment of our “Hope Behind the Headlines” series, we look at the SARS-CoV-2 vaccine trials that have been progressing successfully, and at one promising therapeutic approach for COVID-19: Convalescent plasma therapy.Share on PinterestWhat are the latest reasons for optimism when it comes to COVID-19 research? The COVID-19 pandemic has been taking its…

New research suggests that high blood pressure during and after exercise is linked to an increased risk of cardiovascular issues later in life.Share on PinterestA new study looks at blood pressure recovery and heart disease in later life.The study, appearing in the Journal of the American Heart Association, may help clinicians develop new prognostic tools…

Researchers from China report the initial findings of the first human trial for a potential vaccine against SARS-CoV-2, the new coronavirus. The results are promising, suggesting that the vaccine is mostly safe and apparently effective.Share on PinterestThe initial results of the first human trial for a SARS-CoV-2 vaccine are encouraging, say researchers.At present, there are…

False or misleading information in some of YouTube’s most popular COVID-19 videos has had more than 62 million views.Share on PinterestA recent study investigates the popularity of misleading COVID-19 videos on YouTube.There is some mysterious magic behind what makes information take root on the internet, and it apparently has nothing to do with accuracy. A…