Eight months down with COVID19 cases surpassing 4.5 million in the US, it seems like the virus is not slowing down. Researchers warned about the second wave of the virus with the government not heeding the advice against opening the country’s doors too quickly. Current forecasts of death tolls have increased to 173,000 by Mid-August from the previous estimation of 164,000. Although cases are declining in some parts of the world, in many parts of the United States it is continuing to rise.
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HEALTH TRENDS DURING THE PANDEMIC AND FUNCTIONAL FOODS FOR THE IMMUNE SYSTEM
Due to quarantine restrictions during the start of the pandemic, a number of people had to change their mindset on health and food. Restaurants were closed, food delivery was considered a risk for contracting the virus and with everybody advised to stay indoors, this pushed people to go inside their kitchens and cook. In a study by Liu et. al, meals consumed by US adults from restaurants are considered average quality with low nutritional value contributing to the high numbers of obesity and chronic illness in America. Awareness on immunity and how a healthy lifestyle and quality food could affect health encouraged consumers to eat better.
ROLE OF IMMUNE-BASED THERAPY IN COVID-19
The immune system plays a very crucial role in battling the global pandemic. As the pandemic continues, more research on the role of our immune system and how COVID-19 affects it is documented. Current treatment protocols under clinical study includes immune based therapy amongst the many.
SIX MONTHS AFTER—WHERE DOES COVID19 STAND?
Six months into the pandemic, COVID19 numbers are seen to be continually increasing. Currently there are 8.4 million people infected worldwide with 440,000 deaths. In the United States alone, there are 2.2 million Americans that have been affected with 117, 873 deaths.
Coronavirus and the Immune System: What Vitamins and Supplements Can Help Boost Immunity?
Half a year later has passed and COVID19 is still a threat to human kind. With over 2 million recovered worldwide, the topic of post-COVID19 immunity is still up for debate. COVID19, which was once thought to only be a respiratory virus, now has studies that its effects on one’s immunity is significant– extending even post infection.
THE STORY BEHIND THE MASK SHORTAGE
From supply chain issues causing mask shortage to counterfeit production— where did it all go wrong?
COVID19: What exactly is the “new norm”
It has been approximately 6 months since the outbreak of the Coronavirus in Wuhan, China. With over 3 million cases worldwide and 200,000 deaths, the effects of the virus have no plans on stopping soon.
COVID 19 webinar with Baodi Hospital and DPR Management (in English)
Learn what it was like to be on the frontlines of care in China when the coronavirus started to spread. Leadership from DPR Management and Baodi Hospital in Oregon’s sister state of Tianjin walk through a timeline of events, the steps taken to contain the virus, and key learnings that can apply to the U.S. today.
Health Commission of China Briefing on China’s COVID 19 Response (webcast in English and Mandarin)
In this webcast, supported by World Health Organization, the National Health Commission of China and local health leaders share their experiences in identifying COVID 19 and the steps taken to contain coronavirus throughout China.
Protocol for Novel Coronavirus Treatment and Diagnosis (in English)
On March 3, the National Health Commission & State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine published Diagnosis and Treatment Protocol for Novel Pneumonia. Read about the clinical characteristics of coronavirus, the diagnosis and treatment protocols recommended by the commission.