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What Makes Your Sweat Stink

| April 2, 2015 Comment

What Makes Your Sweat Stink – Researchers from the University of York, UK,  have identified the genes that cause your sweat to stink. It’s not just hygiene; your genes can make you smell bad as well, particularly if you have more of the bad bacteria that cause the stink. The bacteria, staphylococcus hominis, in your […]

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2,000 Geese Fall Dead Mid-Air in Idaho

2,000 Geese Fall Dead Mid-Air in Idaho

| March 18, 2015 Comment

2,000 Geese Fall Dead Mid-Air in Idaho – Idaho wildlife officials have retrieved 2,000 dead snow geese that fell from the sky this week. The birds, whose carcasses were collected over the weekend, appear to have died of avian cholera, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game said Tuesday. Steve Schmidt, a regional supervisor said […]

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Colorado Man Infected with Pneumonic Plague

| July 11, 2014 Comment

A Colorado man has been infected with pneumonic plague, the rarest and deadliest form of plague. The disease is caused by a bacteria, Yersinia pestis. Unlike bubonic plague, where bacteria infects underneath the skin via insect bites, in pneumonic plague, the bacteria affects the lungs. The disease can spread through coughing and sneezing, and is […]

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Tips for Preventing Food-Borne Illnesses

| July 10, 2014 Comment

Registered dietitians offer tips for preventing food-borne illnesses, which increase in summer as more people prepare and eat their meals outdoors. When exposed to hot temperatures, food can spoil easily and become a breeding ground for bacteria. According to the US Centers for Disease Prevention and Control (CDC), 48 million Americans fall sick every year […]

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Skincare Products: When to Toss?

Skincare Products: When to Toss?

| June 15, 2014 Comment

Skincare Products: When to Toss? Your skincare lotions, serums, and creams won’t last forever. But how do you know when they stop being effective? Watch this video on skincare products: when to toss? to learn more. Expert: Adam Friedman, MD, FAAD Assistant Professor of Dermatology, Director of Dermatologic Research, Associate Residency Program Director, Albert Einstein College […]

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How to Clean Your Home with Vinegar

How to Clean Your Home with Vinegar

| May 19, 2014 Comment

How to clean your home with vinegar. Cleaning your home can be a daunting task. Using harsh chemicals to clean up spills and kill household bacteria can be harmful to you, your family and the environment. Follow these easy steps and clean your home the earth-friendly way.

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