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5 Germs You Really Can Get From a Toilet
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Do you fear the public bathroom? You're not alone. Here are the five likeliest things you could catch from a toilet.
Why Is It So Hard to Make a Universal Flu Vaccine?
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Every year, a version of the flu vaccine must be developed, to compensate for the changes in the flu virus the year before. Will that ever end?
World Health Organization Profile
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The World Health Organization combats worldwide disease. Learn about the World Health Organization's campaigns and find out how WHO is organized.
Sugars in Human Breast Milk Act as Antibacterial Agents
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How does breast milk help combat bacteria? Learn more about new research in this HowStuffWorks article.
10 Diseases That Used to Be Death Sentences
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Some diseases used to kill millions of people, but not any longer. Learn about 10 diseases that used to be death sentences from HowStuffWorks.
When Does an Epidemic Become a Pandemic?
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The World Health Organization just declared the coronavirus a full-blown pandemic. What does that even mean, and how is that different from an epidemic?
Why can colloidal silver turn your skin blue?
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Does colloidal silver cause blue skin? Learn about the condition called argyria and if colloidal silver creates blue skin.
How to Prevent Malaria
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Malaria is curable and preventable. Learn about efforts underway to eradicate malaria and how you can protect yourself when you travel to countries where malaria is common.
Was Lyme Disease Created as a Bioweapon?
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Maybe it's mistrust of the U.S. government and health-related industries, as well as Lyme's insidious nature, that makes this idea catnip for conspiracy theories. But what's the truth?
Echinacea: Herbal Remedies
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Echinacea's roots are used as an herbal remedy to lessen colds and infections. Learn more about how echinacea can help you treat and prevent sickness.