Category: Coronavirus

BCG: Vaccination Against TB Effective for Other Viral Infections

BCG, or Bacillus Calmette–Guérin vaccine, is a vaccine documented to have a preventive effect against pulmonary tuberculosis, TB meningitis, and disseminated tuberculosis. The vaccine is almost a hundred years …

Managing the Flu in a COVID World: Prevention, Treatment, Warning Signs, and What Still Works

Key Takeaways Most flu cases resolve in 7–10 days, but high-risk groups should watch for signs of complications. Antivirals like Tamiflu may help if taken within 48 hours, but …

Vaccination Rates below 90% Could Paradoxically Promote the Emergence of Resistant Variants

As the number of vaccinated people increases, the competitive advantage of resistant strains increases. According to a new study, the risk is at its highest when vaccination coverage reaches …

The Overuse of Poor Quality Hand Sanitizers May Lead to the Creation of Superbugs

Antiseptic handwashes are alcohol-based liquids, gels, and foams that destroy infectious organisms on our hands. Alcohols have been used as effective disinfectants against microbes since as early as the …

The COVID-19 Epidemic Tripled the Number of Cases of Depression in the US

At the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic in mid-April, almost 28% of American adults had symptoms of depression, compared to 8.5% before the epidemic, according to a new study. …

Gilmore Health News Analysis: Debunking Luc Montagnier’s Disproven COVID-19 Origin Claims

📌 Fact-Check Verdict CLAIM: The SARS-CoV-2 virus was man-made in a Wuhan lab using HIV fragments.SOURCE: Luc Montagnier (April 2020 Interview)VERDICT: ❌ FalseRATIONALE: No credible evidence supports this claim. …