The delta variant poses more risks to unvaccinated people than any previous mutation of the coronavirus, including the risk of being infected by those who are vaccinated. The number of COVID-19 cases has risen more than threefold in the past month, from a seven-day average of 11,470 on June 20 to 37,673 on July 20,… Read More: Delta variant poses high risks for the unvaccinated »
Researchers examined the impact of increased dietary potassium from baked/boiled potatoes and baked French fries as opposed to a potassium supplement on blood pressure and other cardiovascular disease risk factors in comparison to a ‘typical American’ control diet (lower potassium intake) among 30 pre-hypertensive to hypertensive individuals.1✅ JOURNAL REFERENCEDOI: 10.3390/nu13051610 Results revealed that including baked/boiled… Read More: Nutrients in Potatoes Can Help Reduce Risk of High Blood… »
Their study, published last Thursday in the Journal of Medical Internet Research, found a statistically significant increase in clinic and hospital visits by patients who reported respiratory illnesses as early as the week of December 22. The first known case of Covid-19 in the US was thought to be a patient in Washington who had… Read More: Crowded parties and coronavirus concerns keep high schoolers from returning… »
Scepticism towards the COVID-19 vaccine is higher among people experiencing homelessness than the general population, advocates say. The Australian Alliance to End Homelessness says there are multiple barriers to receiving a vaccination for those without a roof over their head, including widespread doubt about the safety of the jab. The organisation’s chief executive David Pearson… Read More: Vaccine scepticism high among homeless »