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… »
People of any age with severe obesity — a body mass index of 40 or more — stand a high risk of serious illness from COVID-19, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Why Obesity is Dangerous? Obesity increases inflammation and weakens the immune system, making it more difficult to combat infections of… Read More: Obesity Increases Risk for Covid-19: Take Extra Precautions »
While researchers are certain that coronavirus spreads through mucus and droplets expelled by coughing or sneezing, it is unclear if the virus is spread through other bodily fluids, such as tears. Today’s just-published study offers evidence that it is unlikely that infected patients are shedding virus through their tears, with one important caveat. None of… Read More: COVID-19: Low risk of coronavirus spreading through tears »
The increasing use of apps provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs is meant to improve access to patient health and benefits information in convenient digital platforms. However, members of Congress are worried that this electronic data is vulnerable. “When a veteran downloads an app from the VA’s app store, how much personal information does… Read More: VA apps pose privacy risk to veterans’ healthcare data »