Putting the lid down before flushing could help prevent the spread of viruses including SARS-CoV-2 through toilet spray. Physics of Fluids Phys.org CNN Health Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Permalink Comments Comments Useful 43
People should not hesitate to perform hands-only CPR on anyone experiencing symptoms of cardiac arrest during the COVID-19 pandemic. Circulation EurekAlert! CNN Health Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Permalink Comments Comments Useful 37
Some patients with COVID-19 exhibited abnormal blood clotting, with many micro-clots in the lungs. Those with more clotting were more likely to require ICU admission or die. British Journal of Haematology EurekAlert! Health Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Permalink Comments Comments Useful 39
The ongoing destruction of forests for agricultural purposes and human occupancy can increase the likelihood of transmission of infectious disease from animals to humans. Landscape Ecology EuerkAlert! ScienceDaily Environment Health Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Permalink Comments Comments Useful 211
A single plastic teabag can release billions of small pieces of plastic (microplastics and nanoplastics) into your beverage. Environmental Science & Technology McGill University CNN Environment Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Permalink Comments Comments Useful 216
Loss of smell and taste are possible symptoms of COVID-19 that can be used to help diagnose the disease at an early stage and distinguish it from the flu. International Forum of Allergy & Rhinology ScienceDaily Health Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Permalink Comments Comments Useful 202
Over 40% of insect species are threatened with extinction globally due primarily to habitat loss and pollutants including fertilizer and pesticides. Biological Conservation The Washington Post The Guardian CNN Episode 37 - Useful Science Podcast Environment Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Permalink Comments Comments Useful 232
Online health interventions involving mindfulness exercises and cognitive behavioral therapy are likely to be effective in helping people cope with psychological trauma related to COVID-19. Journal of Public Health Journal of Public Health The Mental Elf Happiness Health Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Permalink Comments Comments Useful 255
Smoking increases levels of a protein called ACE2 in the lungs, which makes cells more prone to infection by the virus that causes COVID-19. Quitting smoking reduces ACE2 levels. Developmental Cell EurekAlert! Health Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Permalink Comments Comments Useful 252
The death rate among symptomatic COVID-19 cases is estimated to be 1.3% in the United States, which is 13 times higher than the death rate associated with the seasonal flu. Health Affairs University of Washington Health Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Permalink Comments Comments Useful 243
