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Mouthwashes, oral rinses may inactivate human coronaviruses Penn State College of Medicine researchers say certain oral antiseptics and mouthwashes may have the ability to inactivate human coronaviruses. They say clinical trials needed to determine if these products can reduce the amount of virus COVID-19 positive patients spread when talking, sneezing or coughing.  IMAGE: GETTY IMAGES | JAE YOUNG JU October 19, 2020 HERSHEY, Pa. — Certain oral antiseptics and mouthwashes may have the ability to inactivate human coronaviruses, according to a Penn State College of Medicine research study. The results indicate that some of these products might be useful for reducing the viral [...]

First human trial of SARS-CoV-2 vaccine: Initial results in Researchers from China report the initial findings of the first human trial for a potential vaccine against SARS-CoV-2, the new coronavirus. The results are promising, suggesting that the vaccine is mostly safe and apparently effective. The initial results of the first human trial for a SARS-CoV-2 vaccine are encouraging, say researchers. At present, there are numerous clinical trials around the world testing potential vaccines against the new coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2. The first human trial for such a vaccine started in early March. It is the work of researchers from several Chinese institutions, including the China [...]

How to breathe properly for better health Breathing is usually an unconscious process. However, there are some optimal ways to breathe. This article looks at what happens inside a person’s body when they breathe. It also provides some tips and exercises for improving breathing efficiency. These are suitable for people with respiratory conditions and those without them. What happens when a person breathes? Breathing through the nose may make the lungs work more efficiently. Breathing, or respiration, is a complex process of air exchange that involves the following parts of the body: The lungs: These are a pair of spongy organs that [...]