Tag: bacteria
Ugh… Germs on Soap… Really?
Since germs seem to live on almost every surface, it should come as no surprise that they are even found on soap. While it...
Researchers Find that Natural Gut Viruses Important for Our Health
When we think of viruses and bacteria, we generally think of nasty, invading pathogens that we want nowhere near our bodies. However, a large...
New Study Shows Each Kiss Transfers Millions of Bacteria
It looks like you really can get cooties from kissing. In a new study published in the American scientific journal, Microbiome, researchers from the...
Eeek.. Health Care Providers May Forget to Wash Their Hands
A new study performed by the American Psychological Association has uncovered some disturbing results: hospital workers tend to wash their hands less frequently towards...
The 9 Germiest Places in Your Kitchen
Even if you keep your kitchen sparkling clean, odds are that in some places, there are still plenty of germs lurking around. When microbiologists...
Certain Types of Antibiotics Found to Raise Risk of Colorectal Cancer
A new study, presented at the 2014 annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, found that certain antibiotics are linked to an...
Study Confirms: Our Bacteria Follow Us Wherever We Go
It is common knowledge that we are all surrounded by millions of pathogens on a regular basis, both on our bodies and in our...
Study: Hollow-Head Toothbrushes Collect Vast Amounts of Bacteria
When it comes to toothbrushes, it seems that some types are significantly safer than others in terms of bacterial growth.
A new study performed...
10 Ways to Use Hydrogen Peroxide Around the House
Hydrogen peroxide has a very simple composition: just water and oxygen. However, its potency lies in its simplicity: it is a powerful antiseptic and...
Travelling a Long Distance by Plane? Drink this Juice to Stay...
While air travel is highly beneficial in getting you from place to place as quickly as possible, it comes with certain pitfalls.
One well-known...
