People with endocrine disorders may see their condition worsen as a result of COVID-19, according to a new review published in the Journal of the Endocrine…
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Some of America’s favorite Independence Day fireworks emit lead, copper, and other toxins, a new study suggests. These metals, which are used to give fireworks…
The researchers looked at the yarn count, weave and mass of fabric samples such as this 100% cotton flannel (magnified about 220x times) — which…
The UCSD MADVent Mark V is a ventilator built around a bag used by EMTs, which is pressed by a machined paddle. The ventilator was…
With the stitched quilted cotton mask, droplets traveled 2.5 inches. Credit: Florida Atlantic University, College of Engineering and Computer Science FAU College of Engineering and…
This scanning electron microscope image shows SARS-CoV-2 (round gold objects) emerging from the surface of cells cultured in the lab. SARS-CoV-2, also known as 2019-nCoV,…
Olafur Palsson, PsyD, professor of medicine in the UNC School of Medicine, led a study investigating the emotional and mental impact of the COVID-19 pandemic…
ESA, NASA and JAXA have worked closely together to combine a wealth of data from Earth-observing satellites from the three space agencies to monitor the…
More than 99.9% of seasonal coronaviruses present in airborne droplets were killed when exposed to a particular wavelength of ultraviolet light that is safe to…
A type of virus that preys on bacteria could be harnessed to combat bacterial infections in patients whose immune systems have been weakened by the…
A paper published by Paul Fidel, Jr., PhD, Professor and Director of the Center of Excellence in Oral and Craniofacial Biology and Associate Dean for…
It is well known that rates of transmission of some respiratory viruses, including influenza, tend to fall during the summer months. As COVID-19 has spread…
A Second COVID-19 Wave Could Be Avoided if Social Distancing and the Use of Face Masks Are Maintained A model developed by ISGlobal shows that…
Expert statement in health physics journal seeks to counter online misinformation. Experts weigh in on recent online reports that warn of frightening health consequences from…
Study shows treatment does no harm, but provides no benefit. A clinical trial to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of hydroxychloroquine for the treatment of…
As evidence mounts for the possibility of SARS-CoV-2 infecting various animals, scientists at UCL say a global effort is needed to reduce the risk of…
Clinicians should carefully monitor patients treated with chloroquine therapy, particularly elderly women and others at higher risk for heart rhythm abnormalities, investigators caution in the…
In light of COVID-19, an MIT study looks at tradeoffs between economic value and public health, across different types of retail. Banks and bookstores. Gyms…
Administering the MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccine could serve as a preventive measure to dampen septic inflammation associated with COVID-19 infection, say a team of…
Global team develops open-source N95 respirator. Credit: UMass Amherst UMass Amherst lab produces 3D prototype pieces for Holyoke design consultancy. In one of the latest…