Health
Could Chloroquine Treat Coronavirus?
An Arizona man died, and his wife was hospitalized, after taking a form of chloroquine, which President Trump has touted as an effective treatment for COVID-19. The couple decided to self-medicate with chloroquine phosphate, which they had on hand to kill parasites in their fish, after hearing the president describe the drug as a “game changer.” Dr.…
Read MoreGym closed? Here are some of the best home workout options
There are really only two ways I’m coming out of this self-quarantine: super-ripped or in dire need of a diet. As the coronavirus outbreak leaves millions of people hunkered down at home and state-wide lockdown orders close all nonessential businesses, many of us are left without access to our usual gyms, workout studios and parks.…
Read MoreA visual history of pandemics
Even in the modern era, outbreaks are nearly constant, though not every outbreak reaches pandemic level as the coronavirus has. This visualization outlines some of history’s most deadly pandemics, from the Antonine Plague to COVID-19 Click here to read the full article.
Read MoreWhat Are the Benefits of Calcium-Magnesium-Zinc Supplements?
Calcium-magnesium-zinc supplements contain three nutrients that may support bone health, mood, immunity, blood sugar control, and sleep quality. Though they’ve garnered popularity among those looking to build bone strength, you likely don’t need to take a supplement as long as you get enough of these minerals through your diet. If you’re unsure whether calcium-magnesium-zinc supplements…
Read MoreEurope’s Doctors Repeat Errors Made in Wuhan, China Medics Say
As Europe’s daily new cases of the coronavirus now eclipse China’s at the peak of its epidemic, doctors in Wuhan — the city in central China where the pathogen first emerged — are seeing worrying signs of similar mistakes unfolding. Key among them is inadequate protection for medical workers, leading to a high infection rate…
Read MoreWhat causes goosebumps on the skin?
Goosebumps appear when the arrector pili muscles contract, pulling the hairs into an upright position. On areas of the body that do not have much hair or that only have light hair, a person might notice only the erect hair follicle and not the hair itself. Erect hair follicles look swollen and slightly bigger than…
Read MoreHow deadly is the new coronavirus?
AS THE NUMBER of deaths among people infected by the new coronavirus mounts, it is tempting to divide that figure by the number of reported cases and conclude that the result is the fatality rate. Apply such maths to the world’s total of confirmed cases and deaths on March 11th and you get a fatality…
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