Face masks are one of the most debated topics surrounding the coronavirus pandemic. Disagreements as to the role masks should play in fighting the pandemic has led to a lot of confusion among the general public. Why are masks important in the coronavirus pandemic? Coronavirus is spread in two ways:
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Myth: Injecting yourself with disinfectant can help to cure COVID-19
You might have heard that injecting yourself with, inhaling or eating/drinking disinfectant or bleach can protect against, or help to cure, [wiki]COVID-19[/wiki]. This is not true. You might have heard that the US president, [wiki]Donald Trump[/wiki], suggested this as a potential treatment for the coronavirus. While it is true
Myth: Antibiotics can prevent or cure COVID-19 infection
You might have heard that taking antibiotics can protect against or cure [wiki]COVID-19[/wiki] infection. This is not true. [wiki]Antibiotics[/wiki] are drugs that are used to treat bacterial infections by killing bacteria. Covid-19 is not caused by bacteria. It is caused by coronavirus, which is a type of virus. We do not
Myth: Steam Therapy with additions of plants such as Neem cure the new coronavirus
Information accurate as of 17th May 2020. Claims of treating the new coronavirus using steam therapy with the additions of various plants such as neem have been circulating on social media. There is no cure or vaccine for the new coronavirus yet. We can only take preventative measures to reduce
How to Improve Sleep Health
WHY DO WE SLEEP? The average human spends a third of their life asleep. Sleep is an important process for survival, learning, and memory. While we sleep, the day’s events are processed in the brain, and energy is restored. It may seem like we are doing nothing, but sleeping
How Kenya Is Bringing Healthcare To Its People
Many people in Africa cannot access the healthcare they need. This might be because it is too expensive, or because a hospital is too far away. Most people in rural areas rely on local clinics, which often do not have all the resources they need. This means that diagnosing illnesses
Using Optogenetics To Study The Brain
The human brain is a very important organ. It controls every aspect of the human body, including behaviour, decisions, and emotions. Despite its importance, it is not very well understood. Scientists know that the brain contains cells called neurons. These neurons work together, and are connected in many ways. Scientists
The Positive And Negative Effects of Ageing
The world’s population is getting older and by 2050, about one fifth of all people will be aged over 60. All countries are affected by this issue, but those with rapidly changing economies are now seeing the fastest changes in overall age of population. Old age has both negative and
What Happens To Your Lungs When You Get COVID-19?
COVID-19 is a disease that affects people who have been infected by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, also called ‘coronavirus’. The name COVID-19 comes from the virus that causes it, and the year that it was first reported: COronaVIrus Disease – 2019. As the new coronavirus spreads across the world, it is
Where Can I Find Reliable Information?
Social media and communication apps such as Facebook and WhatsApp are useful for sharing news and information with friends and family. Communicating in this way with friends and family is particularly important during the [wiki]coronavirus pandemic[/wiki] we are currently experiencing, when many governments across the world have placed restrictions on