During the lock down, the mortality rate in the US for all causes of death went up by five percent, compared to the previous three years. This mortality rate could have been significantly reduced if the inner city hospital systems and nursing homes were more prepared to handle infectious disease outbreaks. Inner city hospitals are easily … Continue reading The mortality rate spiked in states with the strictest lockdowns because inner city health care systems are unprepared
People with mild symptoms can develop immunity against coronavirus, says research
French researchers have found that even mild cases of the Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) can produce antibodies in almost all patients. In addition, they reveal that the patient’s defenses against the virus increase as he starts recovery. The report, which is posted on the medRxiv server, adds evidence that people who have recovered from COVID-19 could acquire some degree … Continue reading People with mild symptoms can develop immunity against coronavirus, says research
Expert: Actual COVID-19 deaths likely to be double the “official” numbers
The actual death toll of the coronavirus pandemic in the United States may be double than the figures being reported, an adviser to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has said. Mark Hayward, a sociology professor at the University of Texas at Austin who also advises the CDC regarding its mortality statistics, said in an interview with The Independent that the … Continue reading Expert: Actual COVID-19 deaths likely to be double the “official” numbers
“Excess deaths” hint at a much higher coronavirus death toll than official numbers admit
The Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) has claimed over 300,000 lives globally, according to official figures. However, depending on how deaths are counted, the real number of deaths could be much higher. As of press time, data gathered by Johns Hopkins University counts 307,159 deaths from the coronavirus worldwide. These figures include only those attributed to the coronavirus. However, experts are increasingly … Continue reading “Excess deaths” hint at a much higher coronavirus death toll than official numbers admit
Coronavirus deaths keep rising in New Jersey nursing homes … and nobody knows why
Official reports indicate that close to 1.4 million Americans have now been diagnosed with the novel coronavirus, and over 80,000 have succumbed to the disease. Nonetheless, experts believe that these figures do not reflect the full extent of the epidemic in the United States. The true numbers are believed to be far higher. Americans from every age, ethnicity … Continue reading Coronavirus deaths keep rising in New Jersey nursing homes … and nobody knows why
Study: Vitamin D deficiency found to increase the risk of fatal coronavirus infections and a deadly “cytokine storm”
People suffering from vitamin D deficiency have a higher risk of contracting a fatal coronavirus infection, a new study has revealed. A research team from Northwestern University conducted a statistical analysis of data gathered from hospitals and clinics across different countries such as China, France, Germany, Italy, Iran, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United … Continue reading Study: Vitamin D deficiency found to increase the risk of fatal coronavirus infections and a deadly “cytokine storm”
Coffee drinkers have a lower mortality rate and lower risk of various cancers
That morning cup of java may be providing a lot more benefits than just giving you the energy to start your day. Numerous studies have shown that daily consumption of coffee can help you to live a longer, healthier life. You may have heard of some of coffee's many health benefits, but there may also … Continue reading Coffee drinkers have a lower mortality rate and lower risk of various cancers
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 