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Let the Sunshine In: Open windows and natural light may stop the pathogen ‘settling’ indoors

Scientists and doctors say that opening windows and blinds may stop the coronavirus from “settling” indoors. What does that mean?  Well, the previously-unknown strain mainly spreads face-to-face via infected droplets expelled in a cough or sneeze, however, there is also evidence it can survive on surfaces. How long the virus lingers is still unclear, but research suggests it could survive on plastic and stainless steel for up to three days. […]

todayApril 22, 2020

Health & Wellness

Want to Kill Dangerous Bacteria in Your Home? Clean Your Showerhead!

Turns out Hitchcock isn’t the only reason to fear your shower. Potentially harmful organisms, known as mycobacteria, could be living in your showerhead.   Mycobacteria are capable of causing nontuberculous mycobacterial (NTM) lung infection — and showerheads in particular have been implicated in transmission of the disease. The organisms exist naturally in soil and water, but infection occurs through inhalation. “The concern about the showerhead is that it does what […]

todayOctober 24, 2019

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