Known as the sunshine vitamin because it’s made in our skin in response to sunlight, Vitamin D plays a key role in keeping us in good health – something that’s incredibly important as the country faces the coronavirus pandemic Not only does this important vitamin support our immune system so we can fight off viruses… Read More »
SATURDAY, May 16, 2020 — The U.S. House passed a $ 3 trillion coronavirus relief package on Friday that would send another round of aid to state and local governments and a second round of $ 1,200 payments to American taxpayers. But the package has little chance of passage in the Senate, and President Donald… Read More »
Up to 30% of patients who are seriously ill with coronavirus are developing dangerous blood clots, according to medical experts. They say the clots, also known as thrombosis, could be contributing to the number of people dying. Severe inflammation in the lungs – a natural response of the body to the virus – is behind… Read More »
Coronavirus is covered by a fatty layer that is vulnerable to certain chemicals. Now scientists want to explore whether mouthwash could break down the virus’s outer layer. A research team led by Cardiff University have stated oral rinses are an “under-researched area of major clinical need”. The team have based their investigation on the premise… Read More »
One in 10 people in the U.S. were defined as food-insecure without consistent access to nutritious food options in 2019. The COVID pandemic has quickly and negatively impacted food insecurity in America, detailed in an assessment from NIHCM on the current state of food insecurity in America. As many as 4 in 10 U.S. households… Read More »