Observational studies (and even some randomized controlled trials) suggest a benefit to paper masks, but there is no high-level, conclusive evidence that these masks meaningfully reduce COVID-19 transmission.... Read More
COVID-19
A Long COVID Twist: Cases Are Falling
Emerging research even suggests that long COVID could be the result of injury to multiple organs, including the lungs, heart, and brain. ... Read More
Diet and COVID-19 Risk
IN THE ONGOING BATTLE AGAINST COVID-19, the quest for effective preventive measures has led researchers and individuals to explore various avenues for enhancing immune resilience. Among these avenues, the role... Read More
Boost Your Immune System
AS WINTER APPROACHES IN THE NORTHERN HEMISPHERE, I want to weave together 4 tips to boost your defenses against infection. I will avoid giving you a dreary lecture chock full... Read More
New COVID Variant
The WHO has listed the omicron subvariant XBB.1.16, known as “Arcturus,” as a variant under monitoring since March 22. Experts say this variant has a higher transmissibility rate than previous strains but doesn’t appear more dangerous.... Read More
COVID-19 and Diabetes
What this means, in layperson language, is that the virus affects pancreas insulin levels and secretion. The destruction of pancreas beta cells is linked with type 1 and type 2 diabetes. ... Read More