It may be the crappiest way to catch the coronavirus. Researchers at Yangzhou University in China have used a computer simulation to show how flushing a toilet can spew a plume of virus-laden aerosol droplets as high as three feet — lingering in the air for up to a minute and possibly infecting others, according…
Knvul Sheikh, The New York Times Company June 16, 2020 | 7:10 PM Here’s one more behavior to be hyper-aware of in order to prevent coronavirus transmission: what you do after you use the toilet. Scientists have found that in addition to clearing out whatever business you’ve left behind, flushing a toilet can generate a…
June 16, 2020, 11:05 a.m. ETHere’s one more behavior to be hyper-aware of in order to prevent coronavirus transmission: what you do after you use the toilet.Scientists have found that in addition to clearing out whatever business you’ve left behind, flushing a toilet can generate a cloud of aerosol droplets that rises nearly three feet.…
Share on PinterestA new ‘smart toilet’ could detect signs of illness in those who use it, but it is unclear if there are enough prospective buyers for this innovative fixture.Many people will be uncomfortable with the idea of cameras and sensors in their toilet. It may seem like an unthinkable intrusion into what is perhaps…
State and federal public health officials are investigating a new outbreak of infant botulism poisoning. So far the outbreak has sickened three babies across three states: California, Pennsylvania and Washington, according to the Food and Drug Administration. The California Department of Public Health has reported that the infections are among infants who were fed Nara
The recalled product was distributed nationally through the online platforms, Amazon, Walmart, TikTok Shop, Target, and the company's websites, tnvitamins.com and doctorspride.com. Published: June 12, 2026, 10:11 pm Total Nutrition Inc. of Deer Park, NY is voluntarily expanding its recall of TNVitamins and Doctor's Pride Ultra Potent Complete Green Superfood Moringa Capsules because they have
The consumer group wants the USDA to release information about previously approved testing methods the department now says are unsatisfactory because of false positives. Published: June 12, 2026, 12:05 am Consumer Reports says the USDA should release information about Salmonella testing methods for some chicken products that it first deemed adequate but under the Trump