by James Ives, M.Psych. (Editor) While most of the world hungers for a vaccine to put an end to the death and economic destruction wrought by COVID-19, some anti-vaccine groups are joining with anti-lockdown protesters to challenge restrictions aimed at protecting public health. Vaccine critics suffered serious setbacks in the past year, as states strengthened...
Month: <span>April 2020</span>
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Dietary supplements an important weapon for fighting off COVID-19
by Oregon State University Supplements containing vitamins C and D and other micronutrients, sometimes in amounts exceeding the federally recommended levels, are a safe, effective and low-cost means of helping your immune system fight off COVID-19 and other acute respiratory tract diseases, an Oregon State University researcher says. Findings were published today in the journal...
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Eating before bed delays fat burning
Eating breakfast and avoiding late night snacking is best for burning fat and losing weight, new research shows. With almost half of adults in the United States trying to lose weight, many have turned to daily intermittent fasting as a simple way to shift the pounds. This diet involves fasting for a fixed period of...
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How can I stop a coughing attack?
How to stop Types Causes of acute cough Causes of chronic cough Prevention When to see a doctor Summary There are several things a person can do that might help relieve a coughing attack. However, the best way to treat a cough is to tackle the underlying cause. Coughing is a symptom of many different...
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Coronavirus face mask causing glasses to fog? Here’s how to prevent misty lenses
Coronavirus face mask causing glasses to fog? Here’s how to prevent misty lenses How to prevent your glasses from fogging while wearing a face mask. Read in Fox News: https://apple.news/AEXX_ut_tQMyOAQiZaabXYw Shared from Apple News Sent from my iPad. Phil Hamilton
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Pomace olive oil reduces obesity
by University of Seville Researchers from the Department of Pharmacology, Paediatrics and Radiology at the University of Seville, in collaboration with Dr. Rodriguez from the International University of Catalonia, have confirmed that orujo (pomace) olive oil (POCTA), when introduced into the diet, produces a significant reduction in obesity and vascular and inflammatory complications in obese...
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Alcohol use during pregnancy linked to offspring depression
by University of Bristol Children of mothers who drink alcohol during pregnancy may be at an increased risk of developing depression in late adolescence, according to new University of Bristol research. The study, which used data from 14,541 pregnant mothers in the 1990s, is published in Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research. While previous research has...
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There is no evidence that the coronavirus was created in a laboratory
by Eric Muraille, The Conversation The COVID-19 pandemic, which is disrupting our lives and shaking our health systems and economies, is at the root of what Dr. Sylvie Briand, director of the Department of Pandemic and Epidemic Diseases of the World Health Organization (WHO), rightly described as an infodemic– the viral circulation of rumours and...
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Does anyone know what your wishes are if you’re sick and dying from coronavirus?
by Louise D. Hickman, Jane Phillips and Patricia Davidson, The Conversation If you become seriously unwell with COVID-19 and are likely to benefit from active treatment and need a ventilator or are dying, do those closest to you know what type of care you would want? COVID-19 steals the luxury of time but these are...
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There are no miracle foods or diets that can prevent or cure COVID-19
by Taibat Ibitoye, The Conversation Since the global outbreak of the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2), there have been widespread claims on social media that certain foods and supplements can prevent or cure COVID-19. Even though the World Health Organization (WHO) has tried to dispel such myths surrounding “miracle” foods and coronavirus, misinformation continues to circulate. Though...