The COVID Advisor

A Louisiana man who had the first severe human case of bird flu in the U.S. has died, the Louisiana Department of Health reported Monday as concerns of an avian flu pandemic continue to increase. Key Facts The Louisiana Department of Health said in a press release the patient—who contracted the illness after “exposure to a combination of a non-commercial backyard flock and wild birds”—was over 65 and had underlying medical conditions, though no further information was provided. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention first reported an adult in Louisiana was confirmed to have the country’s first severe case of bird flu on Dec. 18. There have been no more cases of bird flu, or H5N1, reported in Louisiana since this case in mid-December, and the health department said there’s been no evidence of human-to-human transmission tied to this case. The health ...

Flu season is here, and with it comes the usual recommendation from health agencies to get the flu shot. But vaccination is hardly the best way to ward off illness during flu season. You're far better off boosting your immune function by consuming healthy, whole foods loaded with immune-protective nutrients. Below are some of my top food recommendations (many of which are easily accessible) to keep your immune system in tip-top shape during flu season. Chances are, you already have many of these ingredients in your pantry, but if not, this is your sign to stock up. Garlic — A Small Bulb with Big Benefits The culinary and medicinal uses of garlic have been treasured since ancient times, with Chinese, Egyptian, Greek, Indian and Roman medical texts highlighting the many uses of this pungent food. 1  Garlic offers a wide range of benefits due to its anti-inflammatory, anticancer and antimicrobial properties. Garlic can boost the body’s immune system to prevent colds. A  study ...

Dr. Peter McCullough is an internist, cardiologist, epidemiologist, a full professor of medicine at Texas A&M College of Medicine in Dallas, USA. He also has a master's degree in public health and is known for being one of the top five most-published medical researchers in the United States and is the editor of two medical journals. McCullough Protocol 2022 Updates:  Double blind randomized controlled trial of saline solution gargling and nasal rinsing in COVID infection (Nov 2023) What really killed COVID-19 patients: It wasn't a cytokine storm, suggests study  (2023) Everyone is familiar with nasal and oral swab testing for COVID-19. It should be obvious the virus is replicating in the nose, and with Omicron, the speed of replication has become much greater than the pr...

Back at it again! This time, it’s not quite COVID — but the headlines are eerily familiar. The latest chapter in the bird flu saga is unfolding in animals, with the virus taking an unexpected leap from birds to dairy cows and, yes, even humans. On March 25, 2024, the first-ever cases of "bird-to-cow" transmission of H5N1 avian influenza were reported in the U.S. Since then, the virus has made its way across 16 states, impacting 845 dairy herds, according to the CDC. 1  According to the Ohio Department of Agriculture, however, most cows reportedly recover within a few days. Where did the bird flu come from? Many point fingers at wild birds, the usual culprits when it comes to avian flu. But before we rush to blame nature, it’s worth asking: is this virus truly "natural" or have we inadvertently tinkered with something that’s now out of control? 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 Enter Gai...