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Lessons from H1N1: Anticipate new pathogens
So far, the H1N1 virus did not become the pandemic that some feared it would be. Its deadliness was not much more than that of the common flu, and most of those who died from it were people with weakened immune systems. That however is no reason for... Proctor & Gamble Recalls Vicks Sinex Nasal Spray
Proctor and Gamble are voluntarily recalling Vicks Sinex Nasal Spray in the U.S., Germany and the U.K. A routine safety check of the product turned up the presence of B. cepacia, a bacterium not normally harmful, but it might cause complications in immune challenged... 
Shower Head Bacteria: Taking Showers Can Make You Sick
Showers are a potential source of infection, say scientists at the University of Colorado. This is due to bacteria accumulating in the shower head, then being shot out into the bathroom air. Researchers found... 
created by Annina Bergman | 11 wks ago | updated 11 wks ago
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1472 views | 4 recommendations | 4 comments
82 000 Munchkins Teethers Recalled in Canada
82 000 Munchikins Brands teethers have been recalled in Canada due to bacterial contamination of the gel inside them. Only one lot tested showed the bacterial contamination of the teethers, but Munchkin, Inc. is recalling all the teethers.This large recall of teethers...
created by Barbara McPherson | 18 wks ago | updated 18 wks ago
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161 views | 12 recommendations | 1 comment
Cryptosporidium: Urinating in the pool causes health problems
Urinating in the swimming pool is a bigger deal than many believes. Although it will not send you to the emergency room, it does cause a respiratory, ocular irritation which produces the red puffy eyes, or coughing... 
Your Food Has Been Lying to You
Do you know where your food comes from? If you're like most people the answer is likely 'no'. The makers of Food Inc. are hoping to educate you. "Bigger-breasted chickens fattened artificially. New... 
Armpits Are "Rain Forests" for Bacteria, Skin Map Shows
A new study of the diversity of bacteria on healthy human skin has revealed a rich diversity of types(phyla) of bacteria. The areas with most bacteria are those that are damp or oily, like armpits and...
created by Barbara McPherson | 26 wks ago | updated 26 wks ago
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Bacteria create aquatic superbugs in waste treatment plants
Bacteria in wastewater treatment plants have the perfect opportunity to swap genes for antibiotic resistance. They can trade bits of DNA with ease, in some cases acquiring the ability to live when treated... 
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... 
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Blood Falls - A hint at extraterrestrial life?
Have a look at this strange flowing water seaping out of an Antarctic glacier that apears as a blood like red water. According to Journal Science it is originating from under the ice and could possibly... 
created by PAIR A NORMAL GUYS INC | 32 wks ago | updated 32 wks ago
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399 views | 71 recommendations | 9 comments
EXCLUSIVE: ALIEN BACTERIA FOUND BY SCIENTISTS FROM INDIA
Breaking news scientists from India have found three distinctive bacterias that thrieve in our outter atmosphere, it is not known exactly where these bacterias came from however one hypothesis is they are...
created by PAIR A NORMAL GUYS INC | 37 wks ago | updated 37 wks ago
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646 views | 34 recommendations | 4 comments
“Slave” Bacteria To Carry Out Useful Tasks Within Humans
" The team is proposing that thousands of what it calls as biologically-derived robots or “biobots” or minicells would have microscopic features required on microprocessors. These gene chips would be remotely controlled to do different tasks, including, synthesis, repair,...
Casserole to Blame for Sickening 200 Prison Inmates
A casserole has been identified as the source of a food poisoning outbreak that sickened 200 inmates in a Wisconsin jail. The CDC identified the bacterium to be Clostridium perfringens, which may remain in... 
created by Terri Potratz | 40 wks ago | updated 39 wks ago
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156 views | 12 recommendations | 2 comments
