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COVID-19 can flush through toilets to other apartments: study

And you thought snakes in a toilet were a nightmare. Scientists now say the coronavirus could potentially spread across buildings, through toilets and drains – a particularly alarming prospect for apartment dwellers with suspicious plumbing. The discovery was made in China, after researchers found the “long empty” apartment directly below …

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Air-conditioned rooms help spread COVID-19, research shows

Dry air and air-conditioned rooms can help spread the coronavirus, according to an Indo-German research team that looked at the role of relative humidity in transmitting infections. For office workers and students worldwide, the findings are important as they return to their desktops after months of lockdown. “The role of …

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Is this affordable amino acid the miracle cure for hangovers?

Your dog’s hair can take a walk. Finnish researchers believe they have found the magic cure for pesky hangovers: an amino acid called L-cysteine. Scientists at the University of Helsinki and the University of Eastern Finland have found that the natural building block for proteins found throughout the human body …

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How acupuncture could help coronavirus patients, says study

While the world is waiting for pins and needles for a vaccine, acupuncture could provide relief for people suffering from the coronavirus. A new study from Harvard Medical School found that acupuncture can help reduce inflammation in mice. Traditional Chinese practice affects the ability of rodents to cope with a …

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