Why Not to use a Medical Mask during this H1N1 (swine flu) hype

I recently noticed many people wearing "Medical Masks" at places like Airports and Malls. I have even noticed people wearing them out in the open, as they stand with no one around. Because of this, I would like...

Watching water for a day!

"If it's yellow, keep it mellow, If it's brown, flush it down".  William Shakespeare on how to behave in the 'water closet', 1647 - Much Ado About Nothing. Today is World Water Day.  Big...

FDA: Irradiating spinach, lettuce OK to kill germs

I am no expert on this subject, but zapping spinach with radiation sounds like a pretty intense idea. I thought this would cause more harm to humans as we are ingesting products that have been radiated, but this...

At Least He Washed Before He Served Food

XENIA, Ohio (WDTN) - Some workers at a Greene County restaurant are in hot water with the health department, after an employee took a bubble bath in a store sink. It happened at the Burger King on Orange Street...

Is Your Child Being Exposed to Cold and Flu Germs, or Worse?

In addition to knowing how to choose a suitable childcare provider, parents also need to know if the health of their child is a primary concern of that provider, especially at this time of year. In addition to a stringent Quality Assurance program for health and safety, the...

What's so difficult about washing your hands?

 I am not a fan of research studies that "research" very obvious topics. Often they seem to be a waste of money, time and the talent of researchers. But every now and then a rather mundane study will...

"No Flowers Here- This Is a Hospital"

Dorset County Hospital in the UK is oepning its war on germs on a new front: flowers. Florists have been put on notice that their budding wares will not be accepted in the wards any longer. Fruit is apparently...

Guns, Germs, and Steel

Probably many of you have read or heard of this text, but it's a major work that everyone should read. A synopsis and discussion with one of my friends:An environmental explanation for the diversity and inequality of human societies, and what it entails for the future of...

7 Foods That Boost Your Immune System

"To make it through cold and flu season unscathed, your immune system needs to be strong enough to fight off germs and viruses lurking, well, everywhere. Eating nutrient-rich foods is a great way to keep your family healthy. But with tight schedules, many of us eat on the run...

Gals, your office desk is more germy than your bathroom

It's good this is a post-Valentines Day story otherwise we might be accused of being prejudiced.The corporate behemoth Clorox has sponsored new research which suggests that women have 3 to 4 times the number of...

Zap way to a clean kitchen

Oh good, this technique won't completely kill the germs so the strongest germs will reproduce and those new germs will be more resistant to heat. Bad advice.""It won't completely sterilize them, but it will knock out almost all of the bacteria,"

The Truth About Toilet Seats

This is about the diseases that lurk in public restrooms.

Researchers look to termites in bid to find biofuels for cars

Microbiologists are looking for the keys to an energy revolution.

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