Some decontamination processes damage N95 face masks

Certain methods of decontaminating medical face masks for repeated use during the COVID-19 pandemic appear to damage the masks’ integrity and protective function, according to research by a University of Massachusetts Amherst environmental health scientist. “Some treatments for decontamination had no impact on respirator performance, while other treatments resulted in substantial damage to masks,” writes… Read More »

How does fat exit the body while dieting

Once you reach your desired body weight, your calorie intake can be adjusted to maintain your weight. The fat droplet is comprised mostly of triglycerides glycerol and three fatty acids. When weight disappears, the fat has to go somewhere. While spot reduction, or losing weight in a particular area, has not been shown to be… Read More »

Mental health toll of the coronavirus pandemic is now becoming clear

By Adam Vaughan Many people are struggling with anxiety and depression during the covid-19 pandemicIsabel Infantes/EMPICS Entertai “Everything just went haywire. My moods were all over the place,” says Black actor and producer Dami Adeyeye, as he describes the perfect storm of living with his family under lockdown in the UK, watching police brutality in… Read More »