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05/04/2019
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By Zoey Sky
What’s the dirtiest place in the airport? New study reveals surprising results
If you’re a frequent traveler, here’s something to think about on your next flight. According to a study, most airport germs can be found in an unlikely place. Surprisingly, it’s not in the toilets. The study was conducted by researchers from the National Institute for Health and Welfare (Terveyden ja hyvinvoinnin laitos; THL) in Finland and the University of Nottingham in England. […]
03/08/2019
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By Zoey Sky
GROSS: Smartphone screens are 300% dirtier than a toilet seat
Do you remember when you last cleaned your smartphone screen? According to a study in the U.K., over a third of users have never cleaned their phones, which means these devices are filthier than a toilet seat. The research was conducted by Insurance2go, a British travel insurance company. Aerobic bacteria, mold, and yeast on your smartphone The […]
02/05/2019
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By Zoey Sky
Hiking danger: Powassan virus is a rare but real threat
If you’re planning a trip anywhere near the Great Lakes, you might want to reconsider. In 2017, warnings have been issued about the region and the east coast due to “an emerging tick-transmitted illness:” the Powassan virus. There have been reported cases of Powassan virus in the past and while these are few and far between, […]
09/15/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Malaria-infected children give off a distinctive smell that makes them even MORE attractive to mosquitoes
According to a study, malaria-infected children emit a unique smell through their skin and it makes them “even more attractive to mosquitoes.” The study was published in the scientific journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences and it involved researchers from Cardiff University, the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, and Wageningen University. The study is the first of its kind to determine […]
09/14/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Surfers at higher risk of having antibiotic-resistant E. coli in their digestive tract from swallowing contaminated seawater
According to a new study, dangerous superbug E. coli is spreading among surfers and bodyboarders. Data from the report has revealed that since regular surfers often ingest contaminated seawater, they are more vulnerable than swimmers. The former can swallow as much as 10 times more seawater compared to the latter. Researchers share that surfers and bodyboarders are “three […]
02/24/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Deadly outbreak of “monkey fever” virus, spread by ticks, has killed 19 in India
According to local reports, 19 people in India have died because of an outbreak of ‘monkey fever,’ or Kyasanur Forest disease (KFD). KFD is spread by ticks, and the disease has already infected 322 individuals since the deadly outbreak was confirmed. Patients often report “a fever or severe bleeding,” but KFD symptoms may also include “tremors, […]
02/08/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Peace be with you… from a distance: Flu epidemic has gotten so bad in Maine that churches are shunning practices involving touching, sharing
Due to the flu season, Catholic churches in Maine have had to “alter their religious practices to reduce the spread of the deadly virus that is ravaging the nation.” Since January, churches have been forbidding worshipers from drinking from the same wine cup during communion and joining hands during prayer. Priests are advised to greet churchgoers verbally instead of […]
01/10/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Scientists have determined the mummified child who was killed 500 years ago died from hepatitis, not smallpox
Using DNA samples from a 500-year old mummified remains of a child, researchers were able to crack the genetic code of an ancient strain of the hepatitis B virus (HBV). The finding, wherein scientists were able to “sequence the complete genome” of the virus, could help medical experts understand the intricacies of HBV, which is a “pervasive, complex, […]
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