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The Many Organisms Riding the Subway

The Many Organisms Riding the Subway

Numerous commuters take the subway to get to work and reach other destinations. In New York City alone, over 4.3 million people use this mode of transportation on a daily basis. Given all of this traffic, it shouldn’t come as ...

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Studying the Spread of Disease

Studying the Spread of Disease

There are certain times of the year when bothersome diseases, such as colds and influenza, become especially commonplace and difficult to avoid. This fact explains why both “flu season” and “cold season” are well known terms. But how do infectious ...

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Ringworm: Basic Facts and Preventative Tips

Ringworm: Basic Facts and Preventative Tips

Though its name suggests otherwise, ringworm has nothing to do with actual physical worms. In fact, the condition known as ringworm is caused by a type of fungi. While worms (thankfully) have nothing to do with this ailment, having a ...

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Work and Weight: Don’t Let Your Job Add Pounds

Work and Weight: Don’t Let Your Job Add Pounds

Ever struggle with a thickening waistline after taking a certain job? You’re hardly alone; many workers must contend with extra pounds after spending day after day chained to a desk. Working a sedentary type of job, however, doesn’t mean that ...

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Five Strategies for Preventing Falls by Seniors

Five Strategies for Preventing Falls by Seniors

As the human body ages, it tends to become more vulnerable to severe health problems and various illnesses. For example, seniors tend to suffer more heart attacks than younger age groups (in the United States, the average age of first ...

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Protecting Yourself During Cold Season

Protecting Yourself During Cold Season

No matter what your medical history might be, there’s a very good chance that you’ve dealt with a few colds in the past. In fact, so many people catch this ailment that it is often referred to as “common cold.” ...

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The Places Where Germs Like to Lurk

The Places Where Germs Like to Lurk

From an early age, we are told that germs pose a significant risk to our health. This is undeniably true, since the term “germ” encompasses a number of disease-causing bacteria, viruses and fungi. Being so numerous and invisible to the ...

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Six Surprising Allergy Triggers

Six Surprising Allergy Triggers

Whether they are due to pet dander, foods or plants, allergies can easily make a routine day feel more like an endurance test. Far too many people are familiar with the telltale signs of an allergy flare-up – the swollen ...

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Protecting your Home from Indoor Air Pollution

Protecting your Home from Indoor Air Pollution

When the topic of air pollution comes up, most people think of pollutants pushed into the atmosphere from the factory smokestacks. While outdoor pollution is certainly a major concern for industrialized and developing nations alike, it would be a mistake ...

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Is The Air in Your Home Safe for Breathing?

We all want to feel safe in our homes, but sometimes the danger lies in something we can’t see, the air.  Here are some common pollutants and how they affect the health of your home and your family. Asbestos Awareness ...

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