The entire world waits on pins and needles for a magic bullet to stop COVID-19 dead in its tracks. We cheer on researchers working around the clock to find a solution, a vaccine, or a cure. Despite our enthusiasm, we must take a cautious approach to medical research. Thalidomide’s history is a grim reminder of… Read More: Why We Should Be Cautious With COVID-19 Medical Research »
There is strong scientific evidence vitamin D plays a central role in your immune response and your ability to fight infections. In this video, Ivor Cummins, biochemist and chief program officer for Irish Heart Disease Awareness, explains how recent studies supporting higher levels of vitamin D may reduce your risk of negative outcomes from COVID-19.… Read More: Vitamin D Level Is Directly Correlated to COVID-19 Outcome »
Those living in nursing homes or other long-term care facilities are the people most susceptible to infectious diseases. So, it is no surprise that nursing home residents make up a huge part of the U.S.’s COVID-19 deaths. At the end of April 2020, COVID-19 deaths in nursing home reached nearly 12,000.1 According to The Washington… Read More: COVID-19 and Nursing Homes: The No. 1 Place Not To… »
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve been bombarded with so much information, that we have no idea what’s true. We’ve been hearing a lot about general preparedness, herd immunity, and the talk of a vaccine in the development. But what about the strengthening of the immune system? What are the key ingredients that… Read More: Could Vitamin D Decrease Your Risk Of COVID-19? Here’s What… »