Researchers conclude that homemade masks and some medical masks can withstand simple disinfection without significantly reducing their effectiveness. A new study has found that disinfecting homemade masks by heating them may not significantly reduce their effectiveness — and that some medical masks can undergo this process and still be effective. The research, published in the […]
Monthly Archives: April 2020
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When the influenza pandemic hit the U.S. between 1918 and 1920, Americans wanted answers. Their questions weren’t limited to what caused the pandemic or might prevent the next one. They struggled with more eternal concerns, such as what happens to us after we die and whether it’s possible to communicate with dead loved ones. The flu […]
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Yoga statistics from previous years suggest it’s been gaining increased popularity due to its powerful properties regarding both physical and mental health. Originally, the purpose of yoga was to train the mind self-observation and raise awareness of one’s own nature. This 5,000-year-old type of exercise coming from India engages both the mind as well as the […]
Fitness, Health, Medicine, Physical and Mental Health
Loss of smell and taste could be symptoms of COVID-19: New study identifies
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A new study looking at the data of people who tested positive for COVID-19 backs up recent claims that the loss of the senses of smell and taste can be a symptom of the disease. Earlier this month, preliminary findings in a preprint started making headlines because they suggested that the list of possible COVID-19 […]
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As the coronavirus continues to make the news, a host of untruths has surrounded the topic. In this special feature, we address some of these myths and conspiracies. The novel coronavirus, now known as SARS-CoV-2, has spread from Wuhan, China, to every continent on Earth except Antarctica. The World Health Organization (WHO) officially changed their […]
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Researchers have identified a mechanism by which tumors become resistant to cancer drugs.Researchers at the University of California, Irvine, have discovered a new mechanism that explains how some tumors can develop resistance to certain cancer drugs. The research, published in the journal Nature Communications, could help in the development of new types of medication that […]