Almost all documented coronavirus transmissions have occurred indoors, but experts say that wearing a mask outside is justified because there is still a risk of infection.
Oct 13, 2020
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The novel coronavirus has prompted social distancing measures around the world. One researcher believes what's being done isn't enough.
Apr 1, 2020
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Research from the University of Cincinnati shows that exposure to PFAS may delay the onset of puberty in girls. The research was published in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives.
Sep 29, 2023
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One way that scientists are studying how the human body grows and ages is by creating artificial organs in the laboratory. The most popular of these organs is currently the organoid, a miniaturized organ made from stem cells. ...
Feb 18, 2022
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A medical student of mine recently said he loved the smell of vanilla in the house he shared with friends who vaped. "That's OK, right?" he asked. "Well no," I said, "If you can smell the vanilla you are probably getting ...
Feb 24, 2023
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Eleven top international addiction scientists argue that the 2022 statement on e-cigarettes issued by Australia's peak health and medical body, the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC), fails to meet the high ...
Feb 20, 2023
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Our environment and regulation collective considered the parallels between COVID-19 and chemicals regulation, and how appropriate use of the precautionary principle can inform strategic policy when evidence is incomplete ...
Apr 16, 2020
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Forty percent of COVID-19 deaths in Ontario have taken place in long-term care homes. Chronic and in some cases devastating outbreaks have also been reported in shelters, detention centres and group homes for adults with ...
Feb 21, 2022
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Allowing the omicron variant to run its course in the community in the expectation that it will prove to be less virulent than delta would be a serious mistake, Burnet Institute Deputy Director, Associate Professor David ...
Nov 29, 2021
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The arrival of effective vaccines against COVID-19 has been one of the few good news stories of the pandemic. However, communicating the safety of vaccines has long been difficult, as shown by most countries having some level ...
Mar 17, 2021
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