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8 Hidden Germ Hotspots In Airports And Hotels You Should Watch Out For
Travelling doesn't have to mean compromising your health. By staying alert to these common areas and practising simple hygiene habits, you can enjoy a stress-free journey.
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Ignaz Semmelweis: This 1850s Doctor Solved Infections With Handwashing, Decades Before Germ Theory
Ignaz Semmelweis cut childbed deaths dramatically by insisting doctors wash their hands, and was mocked for it. His story explains why simple hand hygiene still protects health today and why evidence must guide medicine.
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How To Clean Travel Bags At Home: 7 Easy Tips To Keep Your Luggage Fresh
Travel Tips: Knowing how to clean travel bags properly helps you avoid germs and unpleasant smells after long journeys.
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Viral Video Shows How Far Germs Travel When Flushing Toilet
This "invisible plume," which includes microscopic particles of urine, faeces, and other contents from the toilet bowl, can be a health risk for users.
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Why Women Outlive Men, Sex Cells Explain Female Longevity
Researchers found that germ cells impact lifespan differently in male and female killifish, with females experiencing shorter lives without germ cells and males showing improved health.
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Does The '5-Second Rule' For Food Actually Stand True? Find It Here
It is popularly believed that if you instantly pick up the dropped food from even a contaminated surface, the germs and bacteria fail to transfer onto the food.
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North Korea Creating "Poisoned Pens" For Germ Warfare Programme, Says US Report
Biological weapons release disease-causing organisms or toxins to harm or kill humans, animals or plants. Agents such as anthrax can cause disease and death.
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5 Tips To Remember While Packing Lunch Boxes In Summer
Bacteria and germs tend to grow faster in hot and humid conditions. And these factors often lead to food contamination in summer season.
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Soda Fountains Contain High Levels Of Deadly "Superbug" Bacteria: Study
The study, published in August in the journal Drinking Water claims that these disease-causing germs were found in almost half of soda fountains.
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Rainy Season Got You Craving Litchis? Here's How To Spot the Perfect Pick
We love devouring litchis in monsoon. But you need to take extra care of the germs and pests in it. Read on for details.
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Keep Your Kitchen Clean and Safe: 5 Monsoon Practices You Can't Ignore
These tried-and-tested hacks will not only prevent your food from contamination but also keep the space clean, fresh, and hygienic.
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Why You Should Avoid Street-Side Chaats And Panipuri During Monsoon
Street-side foods: Humidity during monsoon leads to the growth of germs and pests, which further increases the risks of food contamination. Read on for details.
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Go Natural! 5 Easy Ways To Keep Your Kitchen Safe From Flies And Insects
Home Remedies for Kitchen: Here're home remedies to get rid of bugs and insects from your kitchen. Alongside, these tips will also save you from strong smell of bug repellents
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Smelly Kitchen Cloths And Sponges? No More! 5 Best Ways To Fix It
The main reason for the foul odor is the abundance of bacteria in the sponge. Let's find out how to kill the germs and de-odour the sponge.
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US Concerned Over Spread Of Drug-Resistant Germ Tied To Indian Eyedrops: Report
The top medical watchdog in the US has raised concerns over the likelihood of a highly drug-resistant bacteria, linked to eyedrops made by an Indian company, gaining a foothold in the US.
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8 Hidden Germ Hotspots In Airports And Hotels You Should Watch Out For
Travelling doesn't have to mean compromising your health. By staying alert to these common areas and practising simple hygiene habits, you can enjoy a stress-free journey.
-
Ignaz Semmelweis: This 1850s Doctor Solved Infections With Handwashing, Decades Before Germ Theory
Ignaz Semmelweis cut childbed deaths dramatically by insisting doctors wash their hands, and was mocked for it. His story explains why simple hand hygiene still protects health today and why evidence must guide medicine.
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How To Clean Travel Bags At Home: 7 Easy Tips To Keep Your Luggage Fresh
Travel Tips: Knowing how to clean travel bags properly helps you avoid germs and unpleasant smells after long journeys.
-
Viral Video Shows How Far Germs Travel When Flushing Toilet
This "invisible plume," which includes microscopic particles of urine, faeces, and other contents from the toilet bowl, can be a health risk for users.
-
Why Women Outlive Men, Sex Cells Explain Female Longevity
Researchers found that germ cells impact lifespan differently in male and female killifish, with females experiencing shorter lives without germ cells and males showing improved health.
-
Does The '5-Second Rule' For Food Actually Stand True? Find It Here
It is popularly believed that if you instantly pick up the dropped food from even a contaminated surface, the germs and bacteria fail to transfer onto the food.
-
North Korea Creating "Poisoned Pens" For Germ Warfare Programme, Says US Report
Biological weapons release disease-causing organisms or toxins to harm or kill humans, animals or plants. Agents such as anthrax can cause disease and death.
-
5 Tips To Remember While Packing Lunch Boxes In Summer
Bacteria and germs tend to grow faster in hot and humid conditions. And these factors often lead to food contamination in summer season.
-
Soda Fountains Contain High Levels Of Deadly "Superbug" Bacteria: Study
The study, published in August in the journal Drinking Water claims that these disease-causing germs were found in almost half of soda fountains.
-
Rainy Season Got You Craving Litchis? Here's How To Spot the Perfect Pick
We love devouring litchis in monsoon. But you need to take extra care of the germs and pests in it. Read on for details.
-
Keep Your Kitchen Clean and Safe: 5 Monsoon Practices You Can't Ignore
These tried-and-tested hacks will not only prevent your food from contamination but also keep the space clean, fresh, and hygienic.
-
Why You Should Avoid Street-Side Chaats And Panipuri During Monsoon
Street-side foods: Humidity during monsoon leads to the growth of germs and pests, which further increases the risks of food contamination. Read on for details.
-
Go Natural! 5 Easy Ways To Keep Your Kitchen Safe From Flies And Insects
Home Remedies for Kitchen: Here're home remedies to get rid of bugs and insects from your kitchen. Alongside, these tips will also save you from strong smell of bug repellents
-
Smelly Kitchen Cloths And Sponges? No More! 5 Best Ways To Fix It
The main reason for the foul odor is the abundance of bacteria in the sponge. Let's find out how to kill the germs and de-odour the sponge.
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US Concerned Over Spread Of Drug-Resistant Germ Tied To Indian Eyedrops: Report
The top medical watchdog in the US has raised concerns over the likelihood of a highly drug-resistant bacteria, linked to eyedrops made by an Indian company, gaining a foothold in the US.
