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Who wants to get rid of the Hepa filter? Monkey Business Image/Shutterstock.com There was an energetic push to install air-filtering devices in schools and care homes when the COVID pandemic struck. However, these devices had rarely been tested in real situations looking at infection outcomes in people. Because there wasContinue Reading
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ANDREA TOSI/Shutterstock “No thanks, I don’t eat meat.” This simple sentence can prompt very different reactions, but the question that often follows is: “Why?” The answer may reflect concern for animals, the environment, religion or personal health. Families and healthcare professionals may also wonder whether giving up meat offers aContinue Reading
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