Coronavirus

A new everyday object accompanies mankind: The face mask, also known as mouth and nose protection.  Are the tissue barriers effective pandemic brakes?Question: Are masks worn by the general population in everyday situations an effective…
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Corona tests for at home have recently been available. But how reliable is such a self-test? This has not yet been adequately investigated.Question: Are coronavirus self-tests at home as reliable as tests by trained health workers?…
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The need for serious health information on the subject of the coronavirus is currently very great. There is also plenty of advice on the internet and social media. Medizin-Transparent has looked at a number of topics and…
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Exercise could benefit the immune system and reduce the duration and severity of respiratory infections. However, he should not prevent them. For Corona, this is unclear.Question: Does regular exercise reduce the severity and…
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Whether gargling with hydrogen peroxide helps against the coronavirus, flu or colds has never been scientifically investigated. Little is known about the risks either.Does gargling with hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) help against the…
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Essential oils smell good and are very versatile. Do they also protect against infections with viruses? Studies with humans have so far been lacking.Question: Do essential oils protect against corona infections and other viral…
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It has not been researched whether vitamin D protects against the coronavirus. Does the vitamin have a preventive effect against infection with other viruses? Probably not, show studies on runny nose and co.Question: Can vitamin D…
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Question: Do nicotine or smoking have a protective effect on Covid-19, ie do they prevent a severe course or death?Answer: Scientific evidence is missing.Explanation:An observational study from a Parisian hospital…
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According to the manufacturer Ringana, vitamin C and "vital mushrooms" in the "CAPS immu" food supplement is said to strengthen the immune system. This is not sufficiently documented.Question: Does the "CAPS immu" preparation from…
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Extremely questionable: Websites advertise colloidal silver as a “natural” remedy for the coronavirus and other pathogens. These claims are - because not proven - unreliable.Question: Does colloidal silver ("silver water") work against…
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