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Introduction A wealth of information about viruses, especially the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), are found in the news media and websites.…

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It is vital to remember that the COVID-19 virus is one like we have never seen before, hence its previously…

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Do you need a fish oil supplement, otherwise known as an omega-3 fatty acid, or is it just another “fishy”…

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Introduction The B-complex vitamin group encompasses eight vitamins: thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin B6, pantothenic acid, biotin, vitamin B12, and folic…

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If you are trying to lose weight, you must have heard the buzz about intermittent fasting by now-the latest weight…