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Frequently Asked Questions About COVID-19 Testing
August 27, 2020
Where can I get tested for coronavirus? We answer this and other questions about COVID-19
Where can I get tested?
How long is a negative COVID-19 test good for?
I tested positive. Now what?
How accurate are antibodies tests?
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How Convalescent Plasma and Artificial Antibody Therapies Work for COVID-19
August 24, 2020
There are several experimental treatments for COVID-19 that involve the use of antibodies. 
 
Antibodies are an essential part of your immune system. When a pathogen, like bacteria or a virus, invades your body, antibodies bind to the invader and neutralize it, minimizing its… See more
The Latest on COVID-19 Vaccines, Treatment
August 13, 2020
We asked one of America's top virus scientists, Erica Saphire, PhD, a researcher at the La Jolla Institute for Immunology and a professor of immunology and microbial science, to brief members on the latest COVID-19 vaccine and treatment news. Saphire has been on the frontlines of viral research… See more
How Americans Are Coping During COVID-19
August 12, 2020
COVID is a Health Wake-Up Call for Many Americans
By Dr. Andrea Klemes
MDVIP
August 12, 2020
I wish the news about COVID-19 were better. I’d like to say, congratulations -- you’ve made it through the worst of the pandemic! Unfortunately, this virus seems to be hanging around and we’re still in early stages. … See more
3 Ways to Fight Allergies When You’re Gardening
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
August 7, 2020
Allergies and gardening
For most avid gardeners, weeds and pests are plenty challenging. If you’re a gardener with allergies or asthma, however, the sneezing, watery eyes, runny nose and breathing problems are enough to make you want to hang up your spade. But there are steps you can take to minimize allergies while… See more
Alcohol and Heart Health: What You Should Know
July 22, 2020
Over the years we’ve heard plenty of good news about the heart-health benefits of moderate alcohol consumption. If you enjoy a beer, cocktail or glass of wine on occasion, you might even think you’re doing your heart a favor. The good news: You might be. Research consistently shows that low to… See more
Alcohol & Medication: What You Should Know
July 22, 2020

Does Alcohol Affect Medication?

You’ve read the warning on your prescription bottle or over-the-counter medicine countless times: “Do Not Drink Alcohol With This Drug.” Chances are, you’ve ignored that warning countless times.  Did we guess right? If so, you’re in good company –… See more
Alcohol & aging: How Much Drinking is Too Much?
July 22, 2020

How Much Drinking is Too Much

When you hear the term binge drinking, you may think of college students drinking all night. But binge drinking can and does occur at all ages – and the threshold for a “binge” may be lower than you think. 

Binge Drinking Facts

The National… See more
Benefits of Alcohol on the Brain
July 22, 2020
alcohol and the brain
Anyone who has ever had too much to drink knows that alcohol affects your brain. Slurred speech, slowed reflexes and blurry vision are obvious examples of “a few too many.” Regular, heavy drinking can permanently alter your brain function.  … See more

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