New research out of the Philippines has uncovered yet another potentially viable candidate for treating and preventing the Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) without the need for pharmaceuticals or vaccines, and it is lovingly known to many of our readers as coconut oil. Dr. Fabian M. Dayrit, PhD, from Ateneo de Manila University, along with the help of Dr. Mary T. … Continue reading Study: Coconut oil contains molecules found to be effective against coronavirus
Possible coronavirus treatment may come from antibodies produced by… llamas?
A possible treatment for COVID-19, the disease caused by the Wuhan coronavirus, may be at hand. In a breakthrough study soon to be published in the journal Cell, researchers from the U.S., Belgium and Germany described how two special antibodies produced by an immunized llama can effectively stop the coronavirus from infecting healthy cells. How coronaviruses infect their target cells … Continue reading Possible coronavirus treatment may come from antibodies produced by… llamas?
Blueberries offer a variety of health benefits — add heart-healthy to the list
Blueberries are some of the healthiest fruits you can eat. According to a recent study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, eating blueberries helps improve cardiometabolic function. Researchers looked at the benefits of regular blueberry consumption and found that eating a one-cup serving of the fruit daily helped relax stiff arteries, reduce cholesterol levels and minimize the risk of coronary … Continue reading Blueberries offer a variety of health benefits — add heart-healthy to the list
Self-administered acupressure helps relieve migraine symptoms, improves sleep quality: Study
Acupressure is a self-massage technique used by Ancient Chinese healers to treat certain illnesses and pain. This healing art, often referred to as acupuncture without needles, involves the application of manual pressure using the fingertips to stimulate specific points called acupoints along the body. This action is believed to activate the body’s self-healing mechanism. According to Traditional Chinese … Continue reading Self-administered acupressure helps relieve migraine symptoms, improves sleep quality: Study
Patients with certain cancers found to be at higher risk of death from coronavirus
People with blood and lung cancers are three times more likely to die from the coronavirus (COVID-19), according to a new study. The study also found that cancer patients were more likely to be admitted to intensive care units or require mechanical ventilation. The research team, led by Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, says that the findings could help … Continue reading Patients with certain cancers found to be at higher risk of death from coronavirus
Coronavirus found to linger in the air in crowded spaces
A new study shows that the coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to linger in the air in crowded spaces or rooms without ventilation. The study, published in the journal Nature Research, found bits of the virus’s genetic material floating in the air of rooms in two hospitals in Wuhan. The study lends further credence to the theory that COVID-19 spreads through tiny airborne … Continue reading Coronavirus found to linger in the air in crowded spaces
Could air pollution be causing the coronavirus to spread more rapidly?
Scientists have detected coronavirus on particles of air pollution, raising questions about whether this could be a potential mode of transmission that could put vast numbers of people at risk. It’s important to note, however, that researchers aren’t yet certain whether the virus can remain viable on these particles or if it appears in amounts … Continue reading Could air pollution be causing the coronavirus to spread more rapidly?
25% to 50% of patients still spread the coronavirus even while they are ASYMPTOMATIC
According to Robert Redfield, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 25 percent of people infected with the new coronavirus may not even show any symptoms or fall ill. Meanwhile, Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease (NIAID), believes the number of asymptomatic people with COVID-19 to be “somewhere between 25 percent and … Continue reading 25% to 50% of patients still spread the coronavirus even while they are ASYMPTOMATIC
Research points to quercetin, zinc as natural coronavirus cures
As the world continues to reel from the effects of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, a plant-derived compound — quercetin — has captured the interest of two researchers looking for a potential cure for the deadly disease. Michel Chrétien, a researcher at the Clinical Research Institute of Montreal, and Majambu Mbikay of the University of Ottawa, are now looking … Continue reading Research points to quercetin, zinc as natural coronavirus cures
New study shows coronavirus can live in patients for up to 37 DAYS after they’re diagnosed
Researchers from China have discovered that coronavirus patients can be infectious for up to five weeks after they first develop symptoms. Their study found that COVID-19 can live in people’s respiratory tracts for as long as 37 days after they were diagnosed. Most healthcare experts around the globe have been recommending an isolation period of just … Continue reading New study shows coronavirus can live in patients for up to 37 DAYS after they’re diagnosed
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