Some viruses, such as measles, mumps and meningitis, can cause hearing difficulties, but what about SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19? In the first few months of the pandemic, a rapid systematic review of COVID-19 and hearing difficulties revealed a possible link between COVID-19 and audio-vestibular symptoms (hearing loss, tinnitus and vertigo). However, both the…
COVID Associated With Hearing Loss, Tinnitus and Vertigo – New Study Confirms Link
7 Surprising Ways to Fight Colds and Flu
With temperatures plummeting around the country, cold and flu season is upon us. There was such an overwhelming response to my blog Viral Vigilance that I knew this was a topic that needed further expansion. And, as one of my doctor readers pointed out, I neglected to mention one of the most foundational supplements for strong immunity—probiotics, the beneficial bacteria residing in…
What Makes Some People More Vulnerable to Covid-19?
The “COVID Chronicles” movie gives a concise look at the pandemic, answering some of the questions that have left many people scratching their heads, because the reality and science don’t seem to match up with what the media is reporting. Ivor Cummins is a biochemical engineer with a background in medical device engineering and leading…
5 Ways to Fight the Winter Blues
When the winter blues get severe, they might be better identified as seasonal affective disorder (SAD), which can sap you of energy and leave your mind and body feeling down. This seasonally recurrent kind of major depression is likely worse for many people due to our modern indoor lifestyles. About 10 percent to 20 percent of cases…
How to Reduce Your Risk of Rheumatoid Arthritis
There are three things you need to know about rheumatoid arthritis (RA), especially if you’re a woman. First, 75 percent—that’s three out of every four people diagnosed with RA—are female. Second, 1 to 3 percent of all women will be diagnosed with RA during their lifetime. And third, although the direct causes of the disease…
Coconut Chaga Latte Recipe
Nothing beats a nice hot beverage on a cool day, and for most people this means a fresh coffee or an inviting tea. Of course, there are plenty of other options that are just as delicious and many that are much healthier overall, like this Coconut Chaga Latte. Purpose The purpose of this recipe is…
Health Experts Admit Outdoor Mask Wearing Is Ineffective
After a year of questionable advice on masking, ranging from head-scratching and mildly amusing to outright laughable — such as Spain mandating use of face masks while swimming in the ocean — health experts who counter the prevailing narrative on universal masking are finally getting some airtime in the mainstream media. In an April 22, 2021, article…
USDA Alert: Thousands of Pounds Ground Beef Recalled in 7 States Over E. Coli Concerns
At least 28,000 pounds of ground beef was recalled in seven U.S. states over E. coli concerns, said the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food and Safety Inspection Service in a release on Thursday. Interstate Meat Dist. Inc., of Clackamas, Oregon, said it is recalling some 28,356 pounds of ground beef products that might be contaminated with…
USDA Alert: Thousands of Pounds of Ground Beef Recalled in 7 States Over E. Coli Concerns
At least 28,000 pounds of ground beef was recalled in seven U.S. states over E. coli concerns, said the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food and Safety Inspection Service in a release on Thursday. Interstate Meat Dist. Inc., of Clackamas, Oregon, said it is recalling some 28,356 pounds of ground beef products that might be contaminated with…
COVID-19 Vaccines Linked to Change in Menstrual Cycles: Study
Getting a COVID-19 vaccine has been linked to a change in the menstrual cycle among women, per a new study. Dr. Alison Edelman of the Oregon Health & Science University and other researchers studied cycles among 2,403 vaccinated and 1,556 unvaccinated women and concluded vaccination was associated with a change in cycle length. The change…
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