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Scientists at North Carolina State University Want to Know What Your Sourdough Starter Smells Like

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Scientists at North Carolina State University Want to Know What Your Sourdough Starter Smells Like

Why You're Probably Washing Your Hands All Wrong

Washing your hands is the best protection against germs.

Why You're Probably Washing Your Hands All Wrong

Pet Store Puppies Are Making Humans Sick, Says CDC

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Pet Store Puppies Are Making Humans Sick, Says CDC

Romaine Lettuce Recalled After Another National E. Coli Outbreak

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Romaine Lettuce Recalled After Another National E. Coli Outbreak

Prepared Salads Sold at Target, Walmart, and Aldi Have Been Recalled Over E. Coli Concerns

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Airplane Water Quality Is Even Worse Than Previously Believed

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Alcohol-Producing Gut Bacteria May Harm Livers—Even if You Don't Drink

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General Mills Is Recalling More Than 600,000 Pounds of Gold Medal Flour Over E. Coli Risk

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Report: American Beaches Are Brimming With Bacteria

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What You Should Know About Necrotizing Fasciitis, the 'Flesh-Eating' Infection

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6 Questions About Tetanus Shots, Answered

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The Best Way to Wash Your Fruits and Veggies

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Airports Are Fighting Traveler Germs with Antimicrobial Security Bins

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Cheese Made from Celebrities' Microbes Is On View at London’s Victoria & Albert Museum

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These Copper-Infused Bed Sheets Will Keep You Cool (and Bacteria-Free) All Summer Long

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More Than 12,000 Cases of Pillsbury Flour Recalled Due to Salmonella Concerns

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