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8 Unexpected Sources of Bacteria at Home

April 12, 2012 By: Jane Category: Health

grocery bag bacteriaMany of us spend more time cleaning the toilet and the kitchen sink to get rid of the germs and bacteria that could exists so that it won’t cause diseases. But we often forget other areas and tools that we use almost every day as well.

According to the Dailymail, experts reveal that there are few places in the house that are often overlooked which are actually a source of bacterial proliferation. (more…)

Be careful, Your Refrigerator Could Become a Nest for Bacteria

October 21, 2011 By: mm Category: Disease and Conditions

cleaning refrigiratorAlthough the contents of your refrigerator may look appetizing, but it is a nest of germs. This is revealed in a recent study released by the Microban Europe.

The researchers revealed that the refrigerator is a hidden nests for a variety of harmful germs, including E. coli, Salmonella and Listeria. Even more alarming, they are found in the vegetable drawer only.

The test results of 30 different vegetable drawer shows surprising amount of bacteria contained in it. Average of 7850 colony-forming units of bacteria per cm2 (cfu/cm2). In certain cases, found 129 thousand bacteria per cfu/cm2. (more…)

Hundreds of New Virus Found in Sewers

October 07, 2011 By: Daniel Category: Health

Sewers are inhabited by various living things. No wonder this place has the most diverse types of germs, including hundreds of viruses that have never been known before.

A total of 234 new viruses were discovered when scientists from the University of Pittsburgh studied a sample of the various sewers throughout North America, Europe and Africa. From the samples, the researchers did viral isolation to be identified. (more…)

Seven Triggers of Acne

November 27, 2010 By: medicmagic Category: Acne

acne triggerAcne is the most common skin problem that not just ruin appearance, but also potentially triggers a crisis of confidence. In addition to treatment, you need to identify triggers of the appearance of acne as a precautionary measure.

Well here are seven causes of the appearance of acne that you need to know: (more…)

Effects of Hand Sanitizers Only Lasts 2 Minutes

October 22, 2010 By: medicmagic Category: Health

Hand Sanitizer

The ability of hand sanitizers to kill germs is not as powerful as imagined. Its use must be repeated, because in just 2 minutes  germs could already be on you hands again.

This appeal is related to a survey results submitted by Healthpoint, a company that markets wound care products.  In the survey, it is revealed that 50 percent of Americans thought the effects of hand sanitizers last 30 times longer than the actual duration. (more…)