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Estheticians share 5 red flags to look out for when getting a facial

From using the wrong products to a lack of cleanliness, these are the signs it may be time to get a…

Chloe Caldwell   


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Salon owners share the 7 red flags to look for when getting a pedicure

From jacuzzi tubs with jets to uncovered chairs, these are the signs it may be time to get a pedic…

Alyssa Towns Swantkoski   


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Ukrainian soldiers are using camouflaged saunas on the front line to bathe and disinfect after weeks in the trenches

The saunas are camouflaged and come with showers and washing machines so Ukrainian soldiers can cle…

Sophia Ankel   


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I thought I caught the flu from my kids. I was actually having a massive heart attack.

Heart attack symptoms in women can present like other illnesses, so Jenna Tanner thought she just h…

Kelly Burch   


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Best disinfectant spray to use at home in India

Using disinfectant sprays can be a great solution to prevent germs and viruses. It helps you kee…

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Cleaning with disinfectants during pregnancy may increase a baby's risk of asthma and eczema, study suggests

A large study out of Japan found a link between disinfectant use on the job during pregnancy and as…

Anna Medaris Miller   


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Does alcohol kill germs? Yes, as long as the solution is strong enough

Alcohol does kill germs. Hand sanitizer should contain at least 60% alcohol to be effective and dis…

Rebecca Cairns   


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Caesars Palace and MGM Grand are among 7 Las Vegas hotels with bed bugs last year, health inspectors found

Health inspectors found bed bug infestations in major Las Vegas hotels including MGM Grand and Caes…

Kenneth Niemeyer   


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How to clean and disinfect your thermometer - and how often you should do it

It's important to disinfect a thermometer before and after every use to reduce the risk of spreadin…

Geetha Srimathi,Jason R. McKn…   


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Dr. Pimple Popper knows you're going to pop that zit. Here's how to do it with minimal damage.

If you are going to pop a zit, here is how you can do it to reduce damage and scarring to your face…

Julia Pugachevsky   


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Chlorine can kill germs on surfaces, but it's more effective at cleaning water- here's why chlorine is better off in your pool

Chlorine needs over 15 minutes to kill some viruses, which is why it is best used as a disinfectant…

Madeline Kennedy,Tania Elliott   


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Hand sanitizer with 60-95% kills most germs, but soap is always better - here's why

Don't toss your bottle of hand sanitizer just because it doesn't kill 100% of germs. Here's how san…

Rachel MacPherson,Graham Snyd…   


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Don't use vinegar to kill germs and disinfect your home unless it's your only option

Vinegar may kill some germs, but it likely isn't your best option when it comes to killing viruses.…

Erin Heger,Tania Elliott   


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Does copper kill germs? Yes, it's effective against COVID-19 within 4 hours

Copper kills most germs within hours because it disrupts a pathogen's protective layers that keep i…

Ashley Laderer,Tania Elliott   


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Why UV light is one of the most effective ways to sanitize your home

UV light is one of the most effective methods of sanitation. Here's how UV rays work and evidence t…

Katie Scarlett Brandt   


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What temperature kills germs? How to use heat properly to get rid of bacteria and viruses

Preparing food and washing clothes at 140 degrees Fahrenheit or above can kill most germs. Here's w…

Rebecca Cairns   


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Hydrogen peroxide kills most viruses and bacteria - here's how to use it effectively

Hydrogen peroxide does kill germs and viruses, and a typical 3% concentration is an effective house…

Erin Heger   


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Money can be filthy — here's how to protect yourself from getting sick

Money changes hands around 55 times a year, which means that it plays host to a number of pathogens…

Jennifer Larson,Tania Elliott   


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Can drinking alcohol kill germs? Definitely not - here's why

While using alcohol-based solutions on your hands or on surfaces can kill germs, drinking alcohol d…

Ashley Laderer,Tania Elliott   


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How do viruses spread and how to protect yourself against infection

Viruses easily spread between humans through coughs, needles, and sex. Animals can also infect huma…

Ashley Laderer,Tania Elliott