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By Kevin Grauman, CEO, QLess With everything going on in the world today, I was recently thinking about what scarcity looks like. And the image that kept coming to my mind were bread lines in the Soviet Union. Think about it: there is no image as indelible as a long queue of tired, defeated looking Russians standing in the snow for hours with the faint hope of getting something to eat. Not only are lines...

Studies suggest supplement can boost immunity against virus; Calls for more research grow By Dr. Paul S. Zeitz Emerging research [1] and recent recommendations suggest Vitamin D supplementation can offer “immune boosting” protection against COVID-19, based on findings that Vitamin D Insufficiency (VDI) is highly prevalent in severe COVID-19 patients.  VDI and severe COVID-19 share numerous associations, including hypertension, obesity, male sex, advanced age, concentration in northern climates, coagulopathy, and immune dysfunction.  Therefore, I and...

Last month we officially welcomed spring. We also heard from governments and public health officials about the importance of practicing social distancing and self-isolation to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 (the novel coronavirus). So, with everyone staying home and doing their part to flatten the curve, now is a great time to spring clean your home. Here are the latest tips and recommendations from the CDC and Public Health Agency of Canada on how...

The entire world is in the middle of the pandemic, and we are currently facing a global crisis. The decision made by the government and leaders to overcome this pandemic will shape the world in the upcoming years. To fight against this epidemic, officials are taking various actions from a public health care perception. The government from every country is taking precautionary measures and spreading awareness. The main target is to detect the infection constellation...

In the face of unprecedented levels of rising demand on our healthcare system, protecting our frontline staff is the No1 priority. Not only because we need them all fully operational, but also out of a duty of care to those who are caring for the vulnerable and infirm. Yet, the unfortunate reality is that frontline staff are at huge risk. From a shortage of appropriate protective equipment to communication shortcomings with whole body protection suits...