Simply talking generates droplets that can carry the coronavirus from an infected person. That’s why we’re all wearing masks. And, according to the CDC, flu spreads much the same way. Luckily, a simple drugstore item has been found to help make it four times less likely those droplets can spread…

It looks like wearing masks is here to stay… at least for a while. So why not make the best of it? If you’re still struggling to find the perfect fabric to make your own, here’s a hint: There’s one fabric that has natural antimicrobial, antibacterial and antiviral properties and is comfortable, breathable and repels moisture — all excellent qualities for protecting against COVID-19.

Face masks. No one likes wearing them, and there are so many questions about how helpful they are at stopping the spread of COVID-19. But staying healthy often means doing things that aren’t always convenient. We’re getting a heavy dose of that lesson right now. As the pandemic slogs on, we’re learning more about the sneaky ways this virus can spread…

COVID-19 is now beating accidents, injuries, lung disease, diabetes and Alzheimer’s as a leading cause of death in the U.S. In fact, at this point, there are only two conditions that top it — heart disease and cancer. That means COVID-19 is now the third leading cause of death in the U.S — and the year is far from over…

Across the world, teams of scientists are steadfastly searching for effective treatments and vaccines to help us win the battle against COVID-19. In the meantime, it’s up to all of us to reduce the spread of the virus. While the use of hand sanitizer, masks and social distancing are tools we’re all familiar with… a new study is offering up one more possible line of defense — mouthwash.

One of the biggest questions we still need to answer about COVID-19 is whether we develop any sort of immunity to it once we’ve had it. So far, research and anecdotal evidence related to this question has been all over the board. But new research just revealed some surprising and very welcome information — you may develop long-term immunity even if you only had a mild infection.