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That's sick! Humans identify infected peers from a photo
Human beings can spot a sick person, on a photo, a mere two hours after he or she was infected by a germ, researchers said Wednesday.
Jan 3, 2018
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You're wearing a face mask: Are you wearing it correctly?
A cloth mask can help reduce the spread of COVID-19, but there's a right way and a wrong way to wear one.
Apr 7, 2020
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Coronavirus myth: Mouthwash can reduce the spread
Hydrogen peroxide can be used to disinfect items around the house, or as an antiseptic to keep minor skin cuts from getting infected. So why not rinse your mouth with the colorless, caustic liquid to kill the coronavirus?
May 21, 2020
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COVID-19 'super spreaders' quickly fill room with virus, but masks help
(HealthDay)—Face masks can help prevent the spread of COVID-19 among folks trapped in a room with an infected "super spreader," a new Swiss study claims.
Jul 27, 2020
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Herd immunity isn't the answer to COVID-19
As the strain of closed businesses and physical distancing measures continues to mount, everyone is looking for the silver bullet that will put an end to our COVID-19 worries.
Apr 24, 2020
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With coronavirus a threat, stop wearing contact lenses
(HealthDay)—Even if you're already wearing a face mask to cover your mouth and nose, taking steps to protect your eyes might also help guard against coronavirus infection, eye health experts say.
Apr 6, 2020
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Fecal 'transplant' to cure gut infection?
(HealthDay)—Here's a new twist on the old idea of not letting anything go to waste. According to a small new Dutch study, human stool—which contains billions of useful bacteria—can be donated from one person to another ...
Jan 16, 2013
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Fever-reducing medications may aid spread of influenza, study finds
Contrary to popular belief, fever-reducing medication may inadvertently cause more harm than good.
Jan 21, 2014
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Experts offer COVID-19 cleaning, disinfection guidelines
Cleaning and disinfecting are paramount to preventing COVID-19 contamination from spreading into and throughout one's household. Texas A&M AgriLife Research—Institute for Infectious Animal Diseases, IIAD, experts offer ...
Mar 26, 2020
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Genomic test accurately sorts viral vs. bacterial infections
A blood test developed by researchers at Duke Medicine showed more than 90-percent accuracy in distinguishing between viral and bacterial infections when tested in people with respiratory illnesses.
Sep 18, 2013
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