Is COVID-19 more deadly than the flu? It’s a lot more deadly, concludes a new study by the University of Washington published May 7 in the journal Health Affairs. The study’s results also project a grim future if the U.S. doesn’t put up a strong fight against the spread of…
Coronaviruses do not readily induce cross-protective antibody responses
Patients infected with either severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (SARS-CoV) or SARS-CoV-2 produce antibodies that bind to the other coronavirus, but the cross-reactive antibodies are not cross protective, at least in cell-culture experiments, researchers report May 17 in the journal Cell Reports. It remains unclear whether such antibodies offer cross…
The Keto Diet Was Not For Me — Here's Why
Whenever you try out a new diet, it can always be hit-or-miss about whether it fits with your lifestyle (and, spoiler: most don’t). In the case of the Ketogenic diet — a high-fat, moderate-protein, and low-carb diet with approximately 80 percent of your calories from fat, 15 percent from protein,…
Potato protein may help maintain muscle
Research suggests that potato protein can increase the rate of protein production in the muscles. A new study suggests that protein derived from potatoes can be of high quality and help a person develop and maintain muscle mass. The research, which appears in the journal Nutrients, could be important now…
Hamster tests show masks reduce coronavirus spread: scientists
Tests on hamsters reveal the widespread use of facemasks reduces transmission of the deadly coronavirus, a team of leading experts in Hong Kong said Sunday. The research by the University of Hong Kong is some of the first to specifically investigate whether masks can stop symptomatic and asymptomatic COVID-19 carriers…
How the pandemic is affecting mental health in diverse US communities
Some groups may face a disproportionate mental health impact during the COVID-19 pandemic. These include people of color, migrants, and people of various ethnic backgrounds. In this Special Feature, we dive deeper into the issue. The fact that the current pandemic is affecting people’s mental health as much as their…
China wants to make possible Corona vaccine available worldwide
The Coronavirus pandemic in Germany medicine, politics, tourism and society firmly in its grip: More than four million people globally have become infected with the pathogen of Sars-CoV-2, 174.772 of them in Germany. China wants to make possible Corona vaccine available worldwide China has announced, in the case of a…
Coronavirus warning – UK scientists add NEW symptom to list of COVID-19 signs
Coronavirus has continued to spread in the UK, and more than 34,000 people have been confirmed to have died from the deadly infection. UK scientists have added a loss of smell and taste to their list of known COVID-19 signs. The UK has officially passed the peak of the coronavirus…
Coronavirus warning – the tingling pain in your hands that you should never ignore
Coronavirus is an infectious disease that has been confirmed in almost five million people across the world. You could be at risk of the virus if you develop a strange tingling sensation in your extremities, it’s been claimed. The UK has officially passed the peak of the coronavirus infection. The…
24 Trainers, Doctors, and Nutritionists Shared Their Best Advice for Staying Fit at Home
With our everyday lives dramatically transformed almost overnight, “self-care” has gone from nice-to-have indulgence to must-have necessity. Of course, safeguarding your physical and mental health has alway been fairly vital, by its nature. But rarely has it been so universally pressing a concern or, thanks to restricted movement and rampant…