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  • Article - 2 Minute Read

    What is the 5-Second Rule? Is it True or False?

    June 11, 2017

    You may follow the "5-second rule" without considering the potential health hazards. Is it really safe to eat food that's been on the ground? Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC

    Categorized as: Living and Wellness

    Tagged with: bacteria, five-second rule, germs

    what is the five second rule
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    How Dirty Is Your Beard? The Surprising Answer

    March 6, 2017

    It's enough to make any bearded germaphobe reach for the razor—a 2015 study claims that most beards are as dirty and bacteria-filled as toilet seats. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Dermatology

    Categorized as: Skin Care

    Tagged with: bacteria in facial hair, beard, dirty beards, germs

    Learn more about beards and germs
  • Article - 3 Minute Read

    Ah-Choo! Avoid Germs and Stay Healthy this Holiday Season

    November 27, 2014

    Learn more about how to have a healthy holiday season and avoid the germiest places, including airplane trays, tv remotes, and restaurant menus. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Urgent Care

    Categorized as: Cold and Flu, Family Health, Safety

    Tagged with: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, cold, common cold, flu, flu season, flu shot, germs, hand sanitizer, holiday travel, safe travel, wash hands

    washing hands
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    Germs in the Classroom

    August 31, 2014

    Check out this infographic to learn where germs lurk the most at school and discover ways to stay healthy and germ-free this school year. Learn More

    Categorized as: Pediatrics, Safety

    Tagged with: back to school, classroom, colds, Coughing, diarrhea, flu, food, germs, infographic, respiratory illnesses, school, sneezing, video, weakened immune systems

    germs in classroom

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