A method for fast, cheap, yet accurate testing for COVID-19 infection has been developed by a team of researchers. The method simplifies and frees the testing from expensive reaction steps, enabling upscaling of the diagnostics. This makes the method particularly…
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Q&A: Where are the patient advocates? The negative effect of social isolation on older patient care during COVID
A new study by researchers at the University of Michigan School of Nursing found that social isolation of older adult patients from their families and providers during the pandemic compromises the quality of patient care in all settings: hospital, outpatient…
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Kissing Booth 2 star Taylor Zakhar Perez’ latest fitness post is all about forest bathing, flaunting chiseled body
Leaving fans smitten with his sizzling performance in Netflix’s Kissing Booth 2, actor Taylor Zakhar Perez knows how to keep fans hooked with his intimate updates off the film sets. In his latest fitness post on social media, the handsome…
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Coronavirus study to trial vaccine delivery through inhalers
A small coronavirus clinical study has been launched in the UK this week to explore the effects of delivering vaccines directly to the body’s airways using an inhaler. Imperial College London researchers said they will assess the safety and effectiveness…
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Covid-19: Summer could give way to a bleaker Fall and probably a Zoom Thanksgiving
As the Summer of COVID draws to a close, many experts fear an even bleaker fall and suggest that American families should start planning for Thanksgiving by Zoom. Because of the many uncertainties, public health scientists say it’s easier to…
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Coronavirus symptoms: Full list of 11 warning signs – are you at risk of COVID infection?
Coronavirus is an infectious disease that has been confirmed in almost 25 million people across the world. You could be at risk of the deadly infection if you develop any of these 11 key warning signs, it’s been revealed. The…
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Here’s how you can sanitise homemade masks
Wearing a mask that is contaminated beats the purpose of protecting you from infection. Here are some methods you can use to keep your masks clean and virus-free. Washing Wash the mask thoroughly with soap and clean warm water. Water…
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Another COVID hazard: False information
(HealthDay)—Be careful that the COVID-19 information you’re getting is accurate and not opinion masquerading as the real McCoy, says the American College of Emergency Physicians. Watch out for bold claims and instant cures touted on social media or by friends….
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What we know about COVID-19 antibodies is changing. Here’s what’s new.
So much has changed since the first cases of the coronavirus emerged in the United States earlier this year, with masks and social distancing now becoming the norm of everyday life (or they should be, anyway). But perhaps the most fluid…
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Coronavirus: China millennials drink milk to boost immunity
One debate fuelled by the virus is about whether to have steamed buns and congee (porridge) for breakfast, or milk and toast. It’s a serious question in China, where the government is pushing people to drink milk to get more…
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