Virus

Joyce Hollman

Flu and pneumonia vaccines may prevent Alzheimer’s

If you’ve wondered about the benefits of a flu vaccine, here’s something to consider… If you already get it every year, you’ll be glad to know you may be getting something else: protection from another, seemingly unrelated disease that can rob you first of your memories and then of your life.

Dr. Adria Schmedthorst

Fever, fatigue, headache: Is it a tick bite or COVID-19?

We all know that ticks can carry disease. So, we’ve learned to look out for the little bloodsuckers after a day outdoors, specifically the deer tick to avoid Lyme disease. But, there’s another tick-borne disease from the rather aggressive lone star tick you need to be aware of…

Joyce Hollman

Curcumin: From spice to potent anti-viral

Research on curcumin, the compound found in the Indian spice turmeric, is pointing to its potential as an antiviral drug. It’s shown the ability to counteract herpes and Zika viruses and may even have some power against the HIV virus. How you can get some of curcumin’s anti-viral power now?

Joyce Hollman

How to correctly disinfect with wipes during cold and virus season

Using disinfectant wipes to clean the surfaces in your home? You should know there’s more to it than just pulling one out and wiping. Follow these tips to make sure you get the most out of them during cold and virus season…

Joyce Hollman

COVID-19: For summer safety think time, space, people, place

Can we actually have fun during this summer of COVID-19? Infectious disease experts say yes… as long as we are smart about it. If we choose low-risk activities with people we know and trust, the summer of 2020 can be safe and fun. Here’s how…

Jenny Smiechowski

Why this antiviral could help COVID-19 patients recover quicker

Researchers are racing to come up with new treatments for COVID-19 before more people lose their lives. But new treatments take a long time to develop and test. Luckily, we already have to a wide range of antivirals at our fingertips — including one that’s proven to help people recover from COVID-19 quicker.