The evidence shows that cloth masks, particularly those with several layers of cotton cloth, block droplet and aerosol contamination of the environment, which may reduce transmission of COVID-19. “The point is not that some particles can penetrate the mask, but that some particles are stopped, particularly outwardly, from the wearer,” said first author Catherine Clase, associate professor of medicine at […]
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Having a faulty gene linked to dementia doubles the risk of developing severe COVID-19, according to a large-scale study. Researchers at the University of Exeter Medical School and the University of Connecticut School of Medicine analysed data from the UK Biobank, and found high risk of severe COVID-19 infection among European ancestry participants who carry two faulty copies of the […]
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Type 2 diabetes is a condition which causes a person’s blood sugar levels to become too high and left untreated it could lead to serious problems including heart disease and stroke. There are a number of ways the body will warn you that your blood sugar levels are becoming dangerously high and a condition known as hypercoagulability is one of […]
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Ready for a fitness challenge? Prosecco pilates might be the way to go. This isn’t just getting boozy while working out. Prosecco pilates involves doing a pilates workout while balancing a glass of bubbly. It’s been popularised by fitness instructor Kelly Ravenscroft, 41, from Sutton Coldfield in the West Midlands, who says the challenge of keeping a glass steady helps […]
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Sleep deprivation is pernicious because it may not appear to inflict damage on your body like physical trauma but the effects can be as lethal over time. Sleep loss has been shown to shorten one’s life expectancy both directly and indirectly by encouraging the development of harmful conditions such as type 2 diabetes. Unfortunately, contemplating the obvious health risks will […]
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WHO says it is SUSPENDING its trial of anti-malaria drug hydoxychloroquine in coronavirus patients citing safety concerns Hydroxychloroquine is most typically used to treat malaria, lupus and arthritis The WHO has been testing the drug as part of its Solidarity trial looking at the safety and efficacy of four medications against coronavirus But a study on Friday revealed higher mortality rates among […]
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A group of high school milers achieved historic performances in the Quarantine Clasico: Sub-4 Attempt, closing out this chapter of their careers with a bang. On Saturday, May 23, Leo Daschbach became the 11th high school runner in history to break four minutes in the mile. The senior from Highland High School in Gilbert, Arizona, won the mile race in […]
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As we return to some degree of normalcy after weeks of social distancing, we all need a plan. As an immunologist, I’ve given this a lot of thought personally and professionally. When I venture out, I am first going to check the number of new COVID-19 infections in my community. In Virginia, for example, as of May 16, some health […]
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Māori and Pasifika who have not been able to quit smoking may need more support to move from smoking to vaping, researchers from the University of Otago and Māori public health collective Hāpai Te Hauora have found. The researchers conducted in-depth interviews with 16 people who identified as Māori or Pacific ethnicity, or both, who had smoked at least 100 […]
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Aerosols, small Suspended particles in the air, which can sometimes transmit the Coronavirus. On the basis of the data acquired so far of the impression that this type of Transfer is at least equivalent to the droplet Transfer to be compacted. Virologist Christian Drosten recommends, therefore, to think in everyday life more frequently to the Air. "Room air must be […]
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