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MSNBC released one of our favorite kinds of stories today: one that makes us feel like we are all covered in germs and doomed for diarrhea. Yes, we already know that public restrooms are some of the grossest and most germ-infested places on the planet, but according to their report, we didn’t know just how disgusting they really are. And apparently, neither did they. More
High Tech Isn’t Hygienic – Hands-free faucets harbor more germs than regular faucets, including the bacteria that causes Legionnaire’s disease. (NPR Shots Blog)
Top (Downward) Dogs – Looking for a great yoga instructor? Check for these qualities in a top yoga instructor. (MindBodyGreen)
Skipping Breakfast: Poisonous – Eating breakfast may help reduce lead poisoning according to a study of Chinese children. (TIME Healthland) More
If anyone derives real-life advice from sitcoms like The Office, then we should probably dedicate a mental health column to this problem, but just in case you’re confusing the antics of Michael Scott and co. with real health advice, Salon.com has hired a medically-certified columnist to set you straight: Their new series, “Pop Rx,” kicked off yesterday, with Dr. Rahul Parikh’s critique of The Office‘s flu prevention beliefs, which he calls the “hygiene hypothesis.” More
How to Bargain at The Doctor’s Office – Doctors aren’t necessarily concerned with the cost of treatment, so it’s up to you to haggle with your doctor for affordable health care. (New York Times)
Don’t Pay Full-Price For a Prescription – Find the right prescription coupons to take the edge off your copay. (NPR)
Cheaper (if Questionable) Hygiene – One reporter tries going a year without soap and shampoo. He had more money in his pockets, but he also had healthier skin and hair. (GOOD) More
Scientists do a lot of things we can’t. Split atoms, understand chemistry, and now — lick frogs. Valerie Clark does just that in order to tell which jumpers are worth bringing back to the lab to study. Check out this … More
Girls, the feminine hygiene industry thinks your vagina stinks. And not just smells bad, but you-really-should-do-something-about-that-stench bad. Luckily, these eight insulting products on the market will mask the horribly natural smell of our special ladyparts. (Wait, are we d-bags? Take … More
Skin cancer, wrinkles, aging, freckles, and skin discoloration are just some of the scary side effects of tanning beds, but now you can add infection from fecal matter to the list. A recent study published in the Journal of American … More
