Victoria Forster, Contributor

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Is Eating Meat From Meatpacking Plants With Covid-19 Coronavirus Outbreaks Safe?

Hundreds of meatpacking plants in the U.S. have experienced coronavirus outbreaks. Is eating meat processed by these plants safe?

Eight Fraudulent Cancer Research Studies Contained Same Copied Results. How Does This Happen?

The copied papers seem to have come from “paper mills,” which sell fake data to people who need publications to advance their careers.

AG Barr Says Pepper Spray Is Not A Chemical Irritant. Here’s Why That Is Incorrect.

AG Barr claimed that pepper spray “isn’t a chemical irritant,” in an attempt to downplay the harm caused by pepper spraying protesters.

Are Your Eyes Hurting During The Coronavirus Pandemic? You May Have “Computer Vision Syndrome”

Many people are experiencing greater eye discomfort at the moment due to increased screen time. Here’s what you can do about it.

Unproven Coronavirus Drugs Touted By Trump Don’t Work And Increase Risk Of Death – New Study

Hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine, two drugs being trialed as treatment for Covid-19 coronavirus and, promoted by President Trump actually increase the risk of dying from the disease, according to a new study.

No, Wearing A Mask To Protect Against Covid-19 Coronavirus Will Not Weaken Your Immune System

Some people have suggested that mask-wearing can lower the immune system, but there is no scientific evidence for this claim.

Wearing A Mask To Reduce The Spread Of Coronavirus Will Not Give You Carbon Dioxide Poisoning

A new conspiracy theory suggests that wearing a mask can cause carbon dioxide toxicity. Here’s why these claims are untrue.

Will Wearing Gloves Help Protect You From Coronavirus?

Some airports in the U.K. are now handing out gloves to travelers, but will they really help protect you from contracting the COVID-19 coronavirus?

Heart Drugs May Influence Gut Microbiome In Obese People, Says New Study

Could a common heart drug be used to treat a pro-inflammatory gut microbiome?

Is 6 Feet Apart Really Enough Physical Distancing During The Coronavirus Outbreak?

Keeping 6 ft distance from others when going outside has been widely recommended, but is it enough?