Aroma diffuser and plastic bag offer inexpensive method to test fit of face masks at home
Researchers have developed a way to use a simple home aroma diffuser to test whether N95 and other types of sealing masks, such as KN95 and FFP2 masks,…
An avocado a day keeps your gut microbes happy
Eating avocado as part of your daily diet can help improve gut health, a new study from University of Illinois shows. Avocados are a healthy food that is…
Coronavirus spread during dental procedures could be reduced with slower drill rotation
Dental procedures can pose a high risk of viral transmission because the tools that are used often produce aerosols, which can contain high numbers SARS-CoV-2 virions, copies of…
How to stop infections caused by carbapenemase-producing bacteria
In 2017, the World Health Organization published a list of pathogens for which new drugs are urgently needed.
How hope can make you happier with your lot
Having hope for the future could protect people from risky behaviours such as drinking and gambling – according to new research from the University of East Anglia. Researchers…