Tag: respiratory diseases

Higher BMI Linked to Higher Risk of Severe COVID-19, Respiratory Infections: Study

A higher body mass index (BMI) is associated with increased risks for hospitalization and death due to severe infectious respiratory diseases, including COVID-19, a new study involving over 470,000 patients suggests. The BMI is a tool used to estimate the amount of body fat based on the patient’s height and weight. In their study, scientists…


Tonsils: Silent Gatekeepers of Immunity, Synergistic Ways to Heal Them (Part 1)

The COVID-19 pandemic has given us a unique opportunity to discover the true power of our innate immunity—a gift of immense power. With this incredible force, some individuals have been able to fight off the virus without experiencing a single symptom.  In this series, “The Miraculous Immune System,” we’ll explore the immune system’s layer upon…