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Money can be filthy — here's how to protect yourself from getting sick
Money changes hands around 55 times a year, which means that it plays host to a number of pathogens…
Jennifer Larson,Tania Elliott
Can drinking alcohol kill germs? Definitely not - here's why
While using alcohol-based solutions on your hands or on surfaces can kill germs, drinking alcohol d…
Ashley Laderer,Tania Elliott
Antibacterial soap vs. regular soap: Which offers better protection
Antibacterial soap isn't any better at killing viruses and bacteria than regular soap, and it may a…
Rebecca Cairns,Alex Berezow
How do viruses spread and how to protect yourself against infection
Viruses easily spread between humans through coughs, needles, and sex. Animals can also infect huma…
Ashley Laderer,Tania Elliott
The difference between bacteria and viruses, which is more harmful, and how to prevent infection from both
Bacteria and viruses are the most common causes of disease, but they have some key differences. Her…
Kelly Burch,Tania Elliott
Beards carry a host of bacteria — but not much more than clean-shaven skin
Despite the results of a viral study that claimed beards have more germs than dog fur, experts say …
Ashley Laderer
Does cold air kill germs? No, it helps viruses spread
Cold air does not kill germs. Actually, cold weather can make it easier for viruses and bacteria to…
Ashley Laderer
The dryer does not kill all germs, so here's how to keep your clothes germ-free
Most dryers will not get hot enough to kill all germs and viruses, but there are ways to ensure you…
Ashley Laderer
How long do flu germs live on hard surfaces, fabric, and skin
How long flu germs live depends on the surface. They can survive on door handles for days but only …
Madeline Kennedy
What would happen to you if you never washed your hands
Your hands can pick up a few million germs from the world around you. So what would happen if you j…
Victoria Barranco,Bob Hunt,Em…
The 5 best natural disinfectants to kill germs effectively
The best natural disinfectants are alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, vinegar, hot water, and some essenti…
Erin Heger
Coughing into your elbow may not stop viral particles from spreading. Wear a mask or use a tissue instead.
The common wisdom of covering a sneeze or cough with an elbow could spread infectious particles. Ex…
Gabby Landsverk
Baby wipes are not meant to kill germs or viruses
Baby wipes are meant to be gentle on a baby's bottom — which is why they contain no disinfectant in…
Jennifer Larson
Does ocean water kill germs? You can get some infections from contaminated ocean water
Ocean water does not necessarily kill germs, and there are risks if you swim with an open wound or …
Ashley Laderer
Cinthol ropes in actor Siddharth as the face of its germ protection health soap - Cinthol Health Plus
The campaign #HaiTaiyaarHum has been conceptualized by Creativeland Asia
Hand sanitisers may protect you from COVID germs but could lead to skin problems determines new study
Dr. B.L. Jangid, Dermatologists & Hair Transplant Surgeon, SkinQure Clinic, New Delhi, sha…
Copper will not protect you from the coronavirus, despite its germ-killing properties, a microbiologist says
A slew of ads for copper products claim to protect against the coronavirus. But despite having anti…
Gabby Landsverk
The dirtiest, most bacteria-infested places in the gym
Though sweat itself does not carry germs, exercise machines are hotbeds of bacteria. But there are …
Ashley Laderer
Is it safe to leave hand sanitizer in your car? Yes, but it's not the best place to store it long-term
While it's safe to leave hand sanitizer in your car temporarily, you probably shouldn't leave it th…
Kelly Burch
A new video shows how fast one person's germs can spread at a buffet
A team at St. Marianna University School of Medicine in Kawasaki, Japan partnered with broadcasting…