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By SaVanna Shoemaker, MS, RDN, LD
An Important Note
No supplement, diet, or lifestyle modification — aside from social distancing and practicing proper hygiene — can protect you from developing COVID-19.
The strategies outlined below may boost your immune health, but they don't protect specifically against COVID-19.
By Charli Shield
At unsettling times like the coronavirus outbreak, it might feel like things are very much out of your control. Most routines have been thrown into disarray and the future, as far as the experts tell us, is far from certain.
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Monosodium glutamate (MSG) is a controversial food additive that's used to enhance the flavor of dishes, especially in Asian cuisine.
Should I Exercise During the Coronavirus Pandemic? Experts Explain the Just Right Exercise Curve
By Tamara Hew-Butler and Mariane Fahlman
So here we are, perfecting our social distancing skills while schools, sports and other forms of social engagement are on indefinite hold, by a dangerous virus named after a (regal) crown. The coronavirus is named because the center envelope is surrounded by small protein spikes called peplomers. These little protein spikes wreak havoc when they attach to lung tissue and hijack otherwise healthy tissue into building a potentially lethal coronavirus army of invaders.
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By Kristen Fischer
- Experts say there's no clear evidence that ibuprofen makes COVID-19 worse.
- One thing specific to COVID-19 is that some lab experiments are showing that ibuprofen may boost the amount of ACE2 receptors that the virus uses to infect cells and could make the virus spread faster.
- But that's just theoretical.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has changed its stance on taking ibuprofen if you have COVID-19, but people are still scratching their heads over what they should take if or when they contract the virus.
Vodka Won’t Protect You From Coronavirus, and 4 Other Things to Know About Hand Sanitizer
By Jeffrey Gardner
Note: As concern about coronavirus grows, hand sanitizer is in high demand. Biologist Jeffrey Gardner explains why alcohol is a key ingredient in hand sanitizer, and why he doesn't recommend making your own supply at home.
By Ruairi Robertson, PhD
Your body is home to roughly 40 trillion bacteria, most of which reside in your gut and don't cause any health problems.
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By Bob Curley
- The new chicken sandwiches at McDonald's, Popeyes, and Chick-fil-A all contain the MSG flavor enhancement chemical.
- Experts say MSG can enhance the so-called umami flavor of a food.
- The ingredient is found in everything from Chinese food and pizza to prepackaged sandwiches and table sauces.
McDonald's wants to get in on the chicken sandwich war currently being waged between Popeyes and Chick-fil-A.
By Katey Davidson
Each year, an estimated 600 million people worldwide experience a foodborne illness.
While there are many causes, a major and preventable one is cross-contamination.