Researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Adams School of Dentistry have launched a clinical trial to test whether mouthwash can reduce a person’s risk of spreading coronavirus. Laboratory experiments have shown mouthwash can quickly kill coronaviruses, but there’s no evidence mouthwash can prevent the virus from infecting people. The Adams School […]
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How to get rid of bed bugs: Four simple tips to eradicate them from your bed
Bed bugs are small, reddish-brown parasitic insects that prey on you while you sleep. Although bed bugs aren’t known to spread disease, they can leave you feeling ruffled in your own home. Their signature style is to leave bite marks on your skin, which can be itchy and red. READ MORE Bed bugs warning: The […]
No, apple cider vinegar does not 'kill' coronavirus
It’s not surprising that in the face of widespread coronavirus panic, there’s quite a bit of misinformation being spread. Nose around in dedicated coronavirus Facebook groups or explore the #coronavirus tag and you’ll spot influencers and brands claiming that they have the secret remedy to prevent and cure the illness. And of course, apple cider […]
Button batteries for toys can KILL children if swallowed, NHS warns
Button batteries for toys can KILL children if they’re swallowed so must be kept hidden away, NHS chief warns ‘Button’ or ‘coin batteries’ can burn through the food pipe and cause death The small batteries can be mistaken for sweets by children, NHS says They are found in toys, Christmas cards, flashing jumpers and festive […]
Lack of oxygen doesn’t kill infant brain cells, as previously thought
Nearly 15 million babies are born prematurely, or before 37 weeks of pregnancy, around the world each year. When born too early, a baby’s immature respiratory center in the brain often fails to signal it to breathe, resulting in low oxygen levels, or hypoxia, in the brain. Research published in the Journal of Neuroscience shows […]
Cystic fibrosis siblings can’t share toys because it could KILL them
Brother and sister with cystic fibrosis can’t share each other’s toys because it could KILL them – but their parents admit it’s ‘so difficult’ to keep the siblings apart Sienna Woods, two, and Noah Woods, one, are unable to kiss each other CF people should be kept apart as their bacteria can be harmful to […]
Heartbreak can kill you: Grief causes deadly inflammation, study says
Heartbreak can kill you: Grief from losing a loved one causes deadly inflammation, study reveals Researchers at Rice University interviewed 99 people who had lost a spouse in the last two weeks, and took blood samples The most distraught had the most elevated inflammation The grief of losing a loved one can cause life-threatening inflammation, […]
Is it possible to kill cancer by ‘overfeeding’ it?
Reactive oxygen species (ROS) are substances that are produced naturally following the process of oxygen metabolism. They usually play an important role in regulating biological functioning (homeostasis), as well as in cell signaling. But when ROS reach abnormal levels, this can produce oxidative stress, a phenomenon that leads to cellular aging and deterioration. Unlike healthy […]