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Multiple studies have suggested that vitamin D could prevent COVID-19 infections--or at least reduce the severity of the novel coronavirus's symptoms. But according to Business Insider, new research says patients with severe COVID-19 don't seem to benefit from taking large doses of vitamin D. Researchers from the University of Sao Paolo, Brazil, looked at 240 Brazilian patients hospitalized with severe COVID-19 between June and October. Half received a single large dose of 200,000 IU of vitamin D3; the other half received a placebo. The dose in this study, 200,000 IU, is 500 times the recommended daily amount of vitamin D, significantly more than most people would take on a regular basis. The vitamin D recipients showed no greater improvements than the placebo group. They were just as likely to need intensive care, ventilator treatment, or die of their illness.
An increase of vitamins A, E and D may reduce a person's risk for breathing and respiratory conditions. The added benefits of the supplements may even protect you against the flu and COVID-19. According to UPI, people who consumed recommended amounts of the nutrients were less likely to develop a respiratory illness. Research has linked vitamin D, in particular, with boosting immune system function. A deficiency in vitamin D has also been found to increase a person's risk for severe COVID-19.
It's often said that 'breast is best,' and now, new research from Japan reveals another reason mothers may choose to pass on cow's milk-based formula. Japanese research says infants who receive cow's milk-based formula in addition to breast milk are nearly twice as likely to develop asthma or recurrent wheeze. Specifically, among infants who received milk formula as a supplement to breastfeeding from birth to 5 months, 18% developed asthma or recurrent wheezing. But just 10% of the infants who were either breastfed only, or who received breast milk plus amino acid-based elemental formula, had such problems. The researchers suggest that human breast milk may contain certain unknown nutrients that bolster babies' immune systems and gut bacteria.
Kylie Jenner is on a "hair health journey", as she's ditched her extensions and wigs in favour of embracing her natural locks.
McFly are back after nine years with a one-off show set for November 20 at London's The O2 and their long overdue sixth studio album.
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