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A Duke university study of 14 different types of face masks by scientists has yielded some surprising findings about the efficacy of different face coverings, while also undermining the assertion that any mask or face covering is better than none.In a test, researchers found that speaking into some masks, particularly a neck fleece or gaiter…

Share on PinterestNew research breaks down the mechanisms that help us learn in our sleep.Scientists have long known that a good night’s sleep works wonders for our ability to learn new skills.What has been less clear is the role of different sleep stages. In particular, there has been controversy over the relative contributions of rapid…

Study: 2-layer cloth face masks work better Study: 2-layer cloth face masks work better 02:09 A new study of COVID-19, based on data from a symptom tracker app, determined that there are six distinct "types" of the disease involving different clusters of symptoms. The discovery could potentially open new possibilities for how doctors can better treat…

Researchers have investigated the effectiveness of the antimalarial drug hydroxychloroquine and the antibiotic azithromycin in treating COVID-19 patients. (Photo: Getty Images)As scientists work on finding effective treatments against COVID-19, one new study confirms previous research that shows the drug hydroxychloroquine isn’t the answer.In the study, published in the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) and…

Summer weather has not stopped COVID-19 Summer weather has not stopped COVID-19 09:44 A new study of COVID-19, based on data from a symptom tracker app, determined that there are six distinct "types" of the disease involving different clusters of symptoms. The discovery could potentially open new possibilities for how doctors can better treat individual patients…