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Family restrooms can keep your children from being exposed to germs and give you more convenience.
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Contamination of cell phones with E. coli bacteria from toilet texting made the news this past week as scientists report that 92 percent of the cell phones in the U.K. possess bacteria on their surfaces - including the bacteria typically found in feces.
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London researchers discover that one in six cellular phones in Britain carries fecal matter, indicating that individuals are not properly washing their hands after using the restroom.
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Killing germs has become a focus of consumers, but new research suggests antimicrobial products found in soaps, cosmetics, toys and even clothing could have dire consequences for human health and the environment.
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The National Resources Defense Council, a non-profit environmental group, has sued the US Food and Drug Administration, claiming the agency has failed to finalize a document that would regulate certain toxic chemicals found in antimicrobial or antibacterial soaps and other personal care products. The lawsuit asks the court to impose a strict deadline for the FDA to finalize the rule.
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The US Food and Drug Administration is questioning the effectiveness and safety of a common antibacterial chemical called triclosan found in liquid soaps, hand sanitizers, dishwashing liquids, and shaving gels. The FDA and the Environmental Protection Agency are teaming together to review recent scientific data as part of the trend toward reevaluating the possible health impacts of chemicals that are in widespread use in the US.
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Today, March 22, marks the annual international observance of World Water Day, an initiative that began in 1992 at the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED) in Rio de Janeiro. The UN adopted a resolution to encourage countries around the world to work toward a safe and accessible water supply for all.
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Basic grooming is a task every guy needs to master, not only for looking your best for a date or a job interview, but also for the basic health and care of the skin on your face.
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A new study shows that forty percent of doctors are not washing their hands in hospitals after examining patients. Preventing spread of infection depends on hand washing, but according to the new findings, doctors are not washing their hands enough in hospitals.
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A new study from North Carolina State University shows that students are not washing their hands to protect from H1N1 swine flu. Dr. Ben Chapman, assistant professor of family and consumer sciences and food safety extension specialist at NC State says, “Hand washing is a significant preventative measure for many communicable diseases, from respiratory diseases like H1N1 to foodborne illness agents, such as norovirus.” Yet, students are not hand washing - a basic preventive measure against swine flu.
