Evidence Suggests Vitamin D Reduces Hospitalization Risk

Vitamin D, or Calciferol, is an essential fat-soluble hormone required to keep bones, teeth, and muscles healthy by regulating calcium and phosphate levels in the body. It has many other critical functions including reducing inflammation and modulating cell growth, neuromuscular and immune function, and glucose metabolism.

Vitamin D reduces hospitalization of COVID-19 cases

The potential benefits Vitamin D can offer for COVID-19 patients have always been a popular hypothesis for many scientists. However, in a recent non-funded case-control conducted by a team of researchers in the UK, evidence has shown that this is no longer a hypothesis.

Oxford-AstraZeneca Mechanism, Efficacy, and Safety

This article is a continuation of THE SAFETY OF COVID-19 VACCINES IN SYRIA

The oxford AstraZeneca, Vaxzevria and/or Covishield vaccine was produced by the United Kingdom and is currently distributed on a worldwide scale. As of December 2020, AstraZeneca was authorized for emergency supply in the UK. Soon afterwards, in February of 2021, the vaccine was approved for emergency use authorization (EUA) by the World Health Organization.

Sinopharm Mechanism, Safety, and Efficacy

This article is a continuation of THE SAFETY OF COVID-19 VACCINES IN SYRIA

Both Sinopharm, BBIBP-CorV, and Sinovac are currently the predominant Chinese vaccines being used on a worldwide scale. Sinopharm was authorized by China National Medical Products Administration at the end of 2020. It was later authorized for emergency use (EUA) by WHO.

The Safety of Covid-19 Vaccines in Syria

While COVID-19 is relatively getting controlled, new mutations to the virus are posing a new threat and proving the necessity of getting the vaccine. Many concerns are rising surrounding the vaccines. They range from absurd claims of an incoming zombie apocalypse to genuine complaints regarding the vaccine’s safety and its side effects. This article explores the mechanism, efficacy, safety, and latest research surrounding the Russian vaccines, Sputnik V it’s one-dose version Sputnik light, that are currently being distributed in Syria.

Black Death: The Pestilence

 

Imagine yourself living in the mid 1300s in Europe. Numerous cities are prospering, colossal churches are being built, and verdant farms are running well. Yet, most of Europe is overpopulated, and life for the workers and peasants is ‘nasty, brutish and short.’ Suddenly, all of that is lost. The Black Death has arrived, and you start wishing for the old times to come back.

Within the Brain of a Psychopath

 

What are the possibilities that you are a psychopath yourself? James Fallon, a neuroscientist and a professor in the University of California, has been studying brains of murderers and psychopaths for nearly 20 years. Through his research, he has discovered shared patterns of brain malfunction that are present in the majority of psychopaths.

Genes & Aging

Long ago, many scientists believed that aging occurs as the body deteriorates over time. It was thought that only lifestyle factors and a list of diseases contribute to determining our lifespan. However, a groundbreaking finding, published in 1993, changed the way scientists thought of aging.