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The Supplement Lance Armstrong Used to Cheat May Help Fight COVID-19

In All Health Watch, Coronavirus, Featured Article, General Health

The last time the supplement EPO (erythropoietin) made headlines was in 2013.

That’s when cyclist Lance Armstrong admitted he cheated by using the performance-enhancing hormone to win all seven of his Tour de France titles.[1]

Now, EPO is in the news again. Researchers say early findings show that it may have the potential to become a treatment for COVID-19.

What’s more, since it is completely natural, it has fewer side effects than many of the drugs now being tested against coronavirus.… Read More

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Coronavirus Concern: Know the Drugs that Can Rob Vitamin D

In All Health Watch, Coronavirus, Featured Article

We’ve been telling you since the pandemic began about the importance of getting plenty of vitamin D.

We’ve brought you research showing that adequate levels are linked to a lower risk of contracting coronavirus. And we told you that if you do get infected, studies show that vitamin D could reduce your risk of dying.

That’s why so many of us are making sure we have enough vitamin D by getting regular sun exposure and taking supplements.… Read More

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Telemedicine: 7 Ways to Get the Care You Need

In All Health Watch, Coronavirus, Featured Article

Telemedicine has been around for decades. It has been touted as a way reduce healthcare costs and to bring care to rural areas with few doctors.

But the idea never really caught on. Now it has, thanks to coronavirus.

Many doctors are now doing the vast majority of their patient appointments online or over the phone. If you’ve made an appointment recently, you may have found that you were asked to see your doctor online.… Read More

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This Is How You’re Likely to Catch Coronavirus

In All Health Watch, Coronavirus, Featured Article

Nine months into the pandemic, researchers are starting to figure out a few things. These new insights are hugely important.

Knowing them could make the difference between catching coronavirus or staying healthy.

Remember back to the beginning the pandemic? It seems like a long time ago, doesn’t it?

Back then epidemiologists were extremely worried about coronavirus spreading by people touching contaminated surfaces.… Read More