Day: April 21, 2020
COVID-19 Genetic Network Provides a Lineage of Pandemic Origins
Researchers from Cambridge, UK, and Germany have reconstructed the early “evolutionary paths” of COVID-19 in humans – as infection spread from Wuhan out to Europe and North America – using genetic network techniques. The findings are published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS). The softwareRead
Ginger and its Effect on Blood Glucose Levels in Women with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is one the most common complications of pregnancy. The present work aimed at investigating the effect of ginger on the blood glucose level of GDM women with impaired glucose tolerance test (GTT). Methods/ This randomized double-blind placebo-controlled clinical trial was performed on the total of 70Read
Is Vitamin C the Unsung COVID-19 Hero?
So we know that it’s not OK to talk about dietary supplements, like vitamin C, as a part of a treatment plan for anything, much less COVID-19. We can already see it, can you? The FDA red flags are popping up. We promise not to make any sensational claims, butRead
Fact or Fiction: Does Exercise Degrade the Immune System?
Does exercise degrade the immune system? Opinions vary significantly, but being in isolation without access to gyms and sports clubs should not mean people stop exercising, according to a new study from researchers at the University of Bath. Keeping up regular, daily exercise at a time when much of theRead
