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Increased New Cases of COVID-19 Something to Worry About?
I am seeing headlines, like one today (May 25, 2020) from The Washington Post, “Virginia reports a record number of
Can Vitamin D3 Help You Fight COVID-19?
I have seen several articles over the past month about vitamin D3 (VD3) and COVID-19. Some say it helps to
The History & Meaning of Memorial Day
Many people confuse Veterans Day and Memorial Day. We remember, or memorialize, our veterans who are no longer with us
Hydroxychloroquine and COVID-19 – Truth, Myth, or Politics?
What is true or false in media today? Let me clarify my position before I continue writing this article. I
Seasonal Influenza vs COVID-19
Both COVID-19 and seasonal influenza viruses cause upper respiratory illnesses. Seasonal influenza infects up to 50 million people annually. Flu
Nursing Homes and the Big C – COVID-19
Until COVID-19 entered our lives, the real viral threat each year was seasonal influenza. Millions of people caught it each
Why Do So Many Elderly Die of, with, or from COVID-19?
We hear about COVID-19 deaths taking a major toll on the elderly, especially those with multiple pre-existing conditions. Why are
How Many Really Die From COVID-19?
An official in San Diego reported this week that only six people died from ‘pure’ COVID-19. Those six had no
Not All Pandemics Are Treated Alike
I read an article recently about the killer pandemic of 1969. It compared the Hong Kong H3N2 pandemic to the
COVID-19 Skin Rashes You Must Know About
You might be hearing reports of skin rashes, particularly around the toe area, with COVID-19 patients. Yes, China initially reported
Grateful or Thankful?
We tend to use the words ‘grateful’ and ‘thankful’ the same. We are thankful for this thing. We are also
COVID-19 New Cases vs Hospitalizations
On May 2, 2020, there was a headline that caught my attention from the APNEWS.com (https://apnews.com/b3ef23cd1a7781ee388f1345477d91d8) that stated, Texas Tops