Research published at the beginning of April casts serious doubts about the effectiveness of both surgical and cloth masks in preventing the spread of infectious SARS-CoV-2 particles. In an effort to find more ways of slowing the COVID-19 pandemic, researche…
A new study from Cornell University has made a discovery about SARS-CoV-2 that may help researchers develop an appropriate treatment. Five researchers from Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, set out to learn more about the structure and mechanisms relat…
It is hard to imagine a topic more sensitive, and a situation more difficult, than deciding who gets to live and die in the time of a pandemic. Yet this is the reality of the COVID-19 outbreak and the resource shortage it has caused. In particular, the insu…
The current outbreak of infections with a novel type of coronavirus has sparked global anxiety and concern that the virus might spread too far and too fast and cause dramatic harm before health officials find a way to stop it. But what are the realities of th…
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. For live updates on the latest developments regarding the novel coronavirus and COVID-19, cl…
7 min read Whether you’re on a cross-country flight or in bed fighting off a bad cold, a feeling of fullness in your ears can make an already uncomfortable situation worse. Here’s what’s happening and how to pop your ears the right way. When you have a viral infection or allergies or experience changes in
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Quick bites from the week The FDA added to the mystery surrounding a deadly Listeria outbreak stretching from April 2024 through June 2025 by releasing a heavily redacted report. One person died from the outbreak and another 25 were hospitalized, but it is impossible to tell from the report exactly where and how the affected patients