by siteadmin | Dec 30, 2020 | COVID-19, General Health
Why some people with coronavirus have no symptoms and others get extremely ill is one of the pandemic’s biggest puzzles. A study in Nature of more than 2,200 intensive care patients has identified specific genes that may hold the answer. They make some people...
by siteadmin | Nov 23, 2020 | COVID-19, General Health, Uncategorized
The Oxford vaccine has – like those of Pfizer and Moderna – arrived in record time to a world in desperate need. Since then the Oxford vaccine has been through every stage of trials that would normally take place for a vaccine. There is a pattern to...
by siteadmin | Nov 8, 2020 | COVID-19, Food, General Health
Does gluten cause selenium deficiency? Should those with a celiac diagnosis be concerned with supplementing selenium in their diet? The simple answer is yes, but before we dive into the connection between gluten sensitivity and selenium deficiency, let’s take a look...
by siteadmin | Nov 4, 2020 | COVID-19, General Health
A study of 37 participants has shown a build-up of the stress hormone cortisol can be measured from the oily secretions around your ear canal. Cortisol is known as your “fight or flight” hormone. When it sends out alarm signals to the brain in response to...
by siteadmin | Sep 22, 2020 | COVID-19, Dental Articles, General Health, Sleep Apnea
People who have been diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) could be at increased risk of adverse outcomes from COVID-19. Many of the risk factors and comorbidities associated with sleep apnea, such as diabetes, obesity, and hypertension, are similar to those...
by siteadmin | Aug 19, 2020 | Dental Articles, General Health, Periodontics
Clinical and experimental studies show an association between maternal periodontitis and adverse outcomes during gestation. This study shows the important role of oral health during pregnancy and opens possibilities for future studies in order to explain the effects...