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Can ancient germs from dug-up Egyptian mummies trigger a plague or pandemic today?

Do ancient Egyptian mummies harbour deadly plagues ready to wreak havoc in the modern world? Here's…

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Walking pneumonia is spreading. Doctors share the tell-tale symptoms to look for, and varied ways to treat it.

Walking pneumonia has been on the rise nationwide, mainly among kids. The bacteria can linger for w…

Hilary Brueck   


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Why can’t men breastfeed? Because they may spread germs, scientists say

Go to the lush rainforests of Malaysia, and a peculiar phenomenon can be observed: the Dayak fruit …

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Your toothbrush is home to hundreds of new viruses. They could be the future of biotech.

Previously unseen viruses found in home bathrooms may be a new frontier of biotech innovation to fi…

Gabby Landsverk   


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Lovesick: Viruses have been caught leaving 'love bites' on each other for the first time ever!

Some viruses need a "helper" virus to accomplish their goals, helping the "satellite" virus create …

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Salon owners share the 7 red flags to look for when getting a pedicure

From jacuzzi tubs with jets to uncovered chairs, these are the signs it may be time to get a pedic…

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A woman with obsessive compulsive disorder says negotiating with her fiancé helps with her extreme fear of germs

Allison Raskin has been living with OCD since she was four. She said therapy, medication, and self-…

Julia Naftulin   


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I'm a millennial who avoided cruises because I thought they were full of germs and kids. My first experience proved me wrong.

A skeptical millennial thought cruises were full of germs and kids. But her first cruise experience…

Sophie Katzman   


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I made $9,450 and erased my credit card debt by joining 2 clinical trials. I just had to agree to get the flu and dysentery.

A clinical trial participant was able to erase his credit card debt and made nearly $10K for being …

Hilary Brueck   


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IISc research team develops germ-destroying air filters

Impure air might make our life shorter to the extent that Indians lose 5-10 years of their liv…

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4 reasons wearing shoes inside is bad for your health, from 'forever chemicals' to hidden poop germs

Potential health hazards like bacteria and toxic chemicals can track into your home via the soles o…

Gabby Landsverk   


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How a microbiologist cooks to avoid food poisoning

A microbiologist shares her cooking dos and don'ts to prevent food poisoning, which kills an estima…

Kim Schewitz   


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When I started having thoughts about harming my family, I feared I would lose control. I was then diagnosed with OCD.

The writer had OCD and intrusive thoughts of hurting people. She didn't trust herself around her fa…

Megan Carver   


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A man's unquenchable thirst was caused by a brain tumor that was discovered 'by fluke' in a routine eye test

Jonathan Plummer's doctors thought diabetes was making him really thirsty, but an abnormality found…

Serafina Kenny   


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Don't use vinegar to kill germs and disinfect your home unless it's your only option

Vinegar may kill some germs, but it likely isn't your best option when it comes to killing viruses.…

Erin Heger,Tania Elliott   


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Does copper kill germs? Yes, it's effective against COVID-19 within 4 hours

Copper kills most germs within hours because it disrupts a pathogen's protective layers that keep i…

Ashley Laderer,Tania Elliott   


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Does alcohol kill germs? Yes, as long as the solution is strong enough

Alcohol does kill germs. Hand sanitizer should contain at least 60% alcohol to be effective and dis…

Rebecca Cairns   


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What temperature kills germs? How to use heat properly to get rid of bacteria and viruses

Preparing food and washing clothes at 140 degrees Fahrenheit or above can kill most germs. Here's w…

Rebecca Cairns   


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Hydrogen peroxide kills most viruses and bacteria - here's how to use it effectively

Hydrogen peroxide does kill germs and viruses, and a typical 3% concentration is an effective house…

Erin Heger   


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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