In a first for the United States, the FDA is giving emergency use authorization for an antibody test for the coronavirus. So, if you’ve had symptoms of COVID-19, but were unable to get tested, a new product could help you determine if you’ve had the virus. I’m really excited about this new test because it…
In the United States, it’s estimated that 66,000 Americans will die by August from COVID-19. This number has risen by 10% as officials warn a deadlier wave is possible this winter. The estimate has increased for a few reasons. First, we will continue to revise the number as we receive more data. Predictions will shift…
According to the World Health Organization, two potential vaccine candidates stand out among the seven currently in clinical evaluation. While some may be cautiously optimistic, please keep in mind that lab results don’t always translate the way we want in humans. But, one of these potential vaccines looks promising based on results from animal studies. …
I’m hearing a lot of misinformation these days on what could or could not help when it comes to the coronavirus and our health. Some folks are now saying that taking high doses of Vitamin C may be beneficial for curing or preventing COVID-19. Unfortunately, this is unfounded medical advice. No science backs up the…
Unfortunately, we need to be really careful with our turkeys because salmonella is still a concern. The CDC reports that a total of 358 infections across 42 states. One person has died and 44% of those who became ill ended up in the hospital. Now, the outbreak investigation has been closed, but more cases are…
A new method to diagnose COVID-19 starts Wednesday, April 15, 2020. The FDA recently authorized a saliva test for emergency use, which is expected to impact safety significantly by increasing the number of people who can be tested each day. This test is much less invasive than swab tests currently used for testing. All you…
Though South Korea flattened their coronavirus curve, they’re now seeing a growing number of patients relapse and test positive for COVID-19 a second time. The Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (KCDC) reports that 163 people, or 2.1% of those infected, have retested positive for COVID-19. While this is concerning, the numbers are luckily…
Every year Americans are faced with flu season. While flu is often looked at as more of a nuisance than a risk, in 2018/2019 there were an estimated 34,000 deaths. However, with the precautions introduced to reduce the spread of the coronavirus, there was also a reduction in the spread of the flu. As a result, Colorado…
The idea of daylight savings time has come under fire of late. In fact, a 6% increase in fatal car accidents in the U.S. the workweek following the time adjustment in the spring, results in an average of 28 additional deaths annually. (1) DAYLIGHT SAVINGS AND CAR CRASHES Published in Current Biology, a study at…
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