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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

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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

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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

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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