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Herd Immunity an Impractical Strategy, Study Finds
Achieving herd immunity to COVID-19 is an impractical public health strategy, according to a new model developed by University of Georgia scientists.
Wildfire Smoke More Dangerous Than Other Air Pollutants for Asthma Patients
For people who suffer from asthma, wildfire smoke is more hazardous than other types of air pollution, according to a new study from the Desert Research Institute (DRI), the Renown Institute for Health Innovation (Renown IHI) and the Washoe County Health District (WCHD).
A Cheaper, Faster COVID-19 Test
Researchers at Karolinska Institutet have developed a method for fast, cheap, yet accurate testing for COVID-19 infection.
Virus Tests Support Masks Against COVID-19
Testing of commonly available fabric masks has found they significantly reduce the number of aerosolised viruses a wearer could be exposed to.
Is Your Drinking Water Toxic? This App May Help You Find Out.
Exposure to hydraulic fracturing fluid in drinking water has been shown to increase the risk of respiratory problems, premature births, congenital heart defects, and other negative health consequences.


