Sick Bubble

Who wants gum? It could be a Life Saver! This is Sandra Tsing Loh with the Loh Down on Science. Dentists always warn us to stay away from candy! But Henry Daniell at U Penn has developed a chewing gum that disrupts plaque, the sticky stuff on teeth. Nice! But

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Mini Lungs

Take a deep breath… or a miniature one!   This is Sandra Tsing Loh with the Loh Down on Science.   Scientists want to learn more about how viruses like Covid-19 are able to infiltrate our lungs. However, research using real patients can be challenging, since each patient’s lungs can

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More Sniffs, Less Sniffles

Does COVID-19 pass… the smell test? This is Sandra Tsing Loh with the Loh Down on Science.  You’re feeling stuffed up and warm – with a POUNDING headache! Is it… COVID?! Getting tested is a hassle…  But wait!… Your dog knows when you’re sick… what about THE DREADED RONA?!  Enter

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Sick Bubble

Who wants gum? It could be a Life Saver! This is Sandra Tsing Loh with the Loh Down on Science. Dentists always warn us to stay away from candy! But Henry Daniell at U Penn has developed a chewing gum that disrupts plaque, the sticky stuff on teeth. Nice! But

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Smart Cough

Hand holding an smartphone

Ring ring! It’s your health care calling! This is Sandra Tsing Loh with the Loh Down on Science. Thanks to telehealth, you can now get a diagnosis in your PJs — IF your phone is nearby! But what about a COVID test? Could you screen for infections from the comfort

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