Knowledge Base 4 Virus Protection
Bridging the Gap Between holistic and hard science
People with autoimmune disorders, such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA), may be more likely to experience infections. Therefore, those with RA who develop COVID-19 may be at higher risk for developing severe symptoms and additional complications. Treatment options for RA may also affect the immune system, increasing the risk further. […]
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Sweden’s unusual approach to fighting the coronavirus pandemic is starting to yield results, according to the country’s top epidemiologist. Anders Tegnell, the architect behind Sweden’s relatively relaxed response to Covid-19, told local media the latest figures on infection rates and fatalities indicate the situation is starting to stabilize. “We’re […]
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Lack of vitamin D has become a problem facing coronavirus patients and doctors in quarantine hospitals, due to their lack of exposure to sunlight for long periods of time. A lack of vitamin D — which the body produces naturally when exposed to sunlight — weakens the immune system […]
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The founders of Q have hosted talks promoting what experts say are unfounded claims that alternative health methods such as practicing gratitude and consuming essential oils can combat or even prevent contracting the novel coronavirus, sparking pushback from at least one ally of the group. Read This Issue Who […]
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Abstract Asthma is believed to be a risk factor for influenza infection, however little experimental evidence exists to directly demonstrate the impact of asthma on susceptibility to influenza infection. Using a mouse model, we now report that asthmatic mice are actually significantly more resistant to a lethal influenza virus […]
Go to: Abstract Background Influenza A viruses (IAV) result in severe public health problems with worldwide each year. Overresponse of immune system to IAV infection leads to complications, and ultimately causing morbidity and mortality. Objective Curcumin has been reported to have anti‐inflammatory ability. However, its molecular mechanism in immune […]
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“16 Immunity-Boosting Foods a Nutritionist Recommends,” offered Health.com in March. “20 Vitamins and Supplements To Boost Immune Health for COVID-19,” wrote MedicineNet in April. While experts say “testing, testing, testing,” influencers and supplement manufacturers chime in “immunity, immunity, immunity.” And although we’d all love to believe that a food […]
healthy foods Having an immune system that runs like a top matters all the time. But it’s top of mind in cold and flu season, or when people are worried about a deadly virus. You may have read that certain foods are good for bolstering your immune system but […]
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued the first emergency use authorization (EUA) for a COVID-19 antigen test , a new category of tests for use in the ongoing pandemic. These diagnostic tests quickly detect fragments of proteins found on or within the virus by testing samples collected […]
Doctors say taking vitamins to prevent or treat COVID-19 is ineffective, HuffPost reported . While having a healthy immune system is important, supplements are unable to prevent or treat the coronavirus or the disease it causes, COVID-19. Myths about vitamins run rampant. Taking multivitamin supplements has not been proven […]
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