How to Boost Your Immunity

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July 17, 2020

Dear Reader, If you want to build up resistance to coronavirus and other types of infections, there are some science-based steps you can take to maintain a healthy immune system. In our lead story, columnist Claudia Wallis explains how to boost your immunity against viruses with a regimen of sleep, diet and vitamins. Next up, read about a new technique that enhances copper's antimicrobial properties—zapping it with lasers. And in environmental news, a coalition of oil and gas companies announced a new emissions target to reduce the "carbon intensity" of their operations over the next five years, but critics say the plan does not go far enough.

Sunya Bhutta, Senior Editor, Audience Engagement @sunyaaa

Wellness How to Boost Your Immunity Some simple, practical steps can raise your resistance to viruses By Claudia Wallis

Medical & Biotech Laser-Textured Metal Surfaces Kill Bacteria Faster   Zapping copper with lasers enhances its antimicrobial properties By Sophie Bushwick

Environment Oil and Gas Companies Announce a New CO2 Emissions Target The aim is to reduce the carbon intensity of operations, but critics say the plan does not go far enough By Carlos Anchondo,E&E News

Policy & Ethics We Need More Black Physicians COVID-19 is threatening an already scarce but essential health care resource By Kunmi Sobowale

Public Health Can People ID Infectious Disease by Cough and Sneeze Sounds? Individuals aren't very good at judging whether someone coughing or sneezing has an infectious condition or is simply reacting to something benign. By Karen Hopkin | 02:56

Behavior & Society Why Would Anyone Distrust Anthony Fauci? It's because Americans tend to believe in science, but they don't always think scientists share their values By John H. Evans,Eszter Hargittai

Public Health Coronavirus News Roundup, July 11-July 17 Pandemic highlights for the week By Robin Lloyd

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