(ajr_images/Getty Images) CRAIG LOCKWOOD AND ZOE JORDAN, THE CONVERSATION 23 JULY 2020 Yes, wearing a mask can be uncomfortable or frustrating, especially if you're not used to it. People who wear glasses, those anxious about being able to breathe properly, or who wear masks for extended periods of time face particular challenges. But health workers,…
after medical procedures that produce aerosols, or droplets smaller than 5 microns. (A micron is equal to one millionth of a meter.)Proper ventilation and N95 masks are of concern only in those circumstances, according to the W.H.O. Instead, its infection control guidance, before and during this pandemic, has heavily promoted the importance of handwashing as…
A study finds that improving ventilation can significantly lower the amount of time the coronavirus can stay airborne, slowing its spread. Dr. Jon LaPook explains.
As dentists and doctors offices begin to open for routine, preventative care appointments in Georgia and around the country, some may be concerned about how safe it is for a visit. If you’re one of those people in need of a physical or teeth cleaning, experts have shared some advice on what to do with…
The molecular biology laboratory of Cannizzaro Hospital in Catania during the analysis of biological samples to detect the presence of Covid-19 on May 22, 2020 in Catania, Italy.Fabrizio VillaA very public dispute has broken out between some of Italy's, and the world's, most high-profile doctors after one expert claimed the coronavirus "no longer exists clinically."Dr.…
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4 min read "DAD, HOW CAN I build muscle?" For the past few years I’ve been thinking about building a home gym, and every time I came close, something stopped me. I didn’t have the space. I didn’t have the money. I was never really home—and when I was, disappearing into another part of the
Seattle, WA - Food Safety News announced today its transition to 501(c)(3) nonprofit status and the launch of FSN+, a reader-supported membership program, marking a significant milestone in the organization's commitment to independent food safety journalism. The transition addresses the evolving challenges facing independent media while ensuring the 16-year-old publication can continue delivering critical coverage