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Once they’re there, germs can survive and thrive, as bacteria often love warm, moist environments like your kitchen sink.

When you brush your teeth while sick, germs from your mouth transfer to the bristles. Since toothbrushes are often stored in bathrooms—a humid environment ideal for microbial growth—these ...

Though it might be a tempting step to skip, experts recommend washing your produce to reduce the risk of illness, pesticide ...

Sick workers contaminating food with foodborne germs led to the majority of viral outbreaks across the U.S. between 2014 and 2022, according to data published in Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.

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If the other person doesn’t want to cancel outright, we might still get together, but have the maybe-sick person wear a mask. We’ve definitely avoided getting or passing along germs that way.