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May 2, 2020 - Issue 5010


How Does COVID-19 Compare to the Spanish Flu?

How Does COVID-19 Compare to the Spanish Flu?

May 2, 2020

For all the extraordinary measures being taken, you'd think COVID-19 was the most deadly pandemic of all times. But how does it compare to the Spanish or swine flu of 1918 or the 'Black Death' that swept through Europe from 1347 to 1351 and kept resurfacing for the next 300 years?

Lymphopenia Likely a Marker of Increased Mortality

lymphopenia

May 2, 2020

Lymphopenia, the condition of having a very low number of lymphocytes, is associated with a number of health problems, including autoimmune disorders. New research shows that individuals with the condition are 60% more likely to die from any condition, regardless of other factors such as age and gender. Learn what you can do to monitor your levels and protect your body's natural defense system.