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How risky is ‘flesh-eating bacteria’ for Maryland, Virginia beachgoers?

July 3, 2019

How risky is ‘flesh-eating bacteria’ for Maryland, Virginia beachgoers?

With microbes in your shower, fungi on the floor, you’re ‘Never Home Alone’

March 6, 2019

With microbes in your shower, fungi on the floor, you’re ‘Never Home Alone’

Rare strain of flesh-eating bacteria kills Virginia resident

July 20, 2018

Rare strain of flesh-eating bacteria kills Virginia resident

Chocolate with bacteria frosting: Study shows blowing out candles on cake spreads germs

August 1, 2017

Chocolate with bacteria frosting: Study shows blowing out candles on cake spreads germs

Bring on the bacteria: Diverse, healthy microbes impact how you age

June 6, 2017

Bring on the bacteria: Diverse, healthy microbes impact how you age

Beware: How to avoid rare flesh-eating bacteria in Chesapeake Bay

May 25, 2017

Beware: How to avoid rare flesh-eating bacteria in Chesapeake Bay

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Md. hospital says bacterium not linked to infant deaths; NICU temporarily closed

August 9, 2016

Md. hospital says bacterium not linked to infant deaths; NICU temporarily closed

Summer is prime time for food poisoning

May 27, 2016

Summer is prime time for food poisoning

Dirtiest surface on a plane: tray table

September 9, 2015

Dirtiest surface on a plane: tray table

Breastfeeding has bacterial benefits for children

February 22, 2015

Breastfeeding has bacterial benefits for children

Hand dryers spread germs in bathrooms, scientists say

November 21, 2014

Hand dryers spread germs in bathrooms, scientists say

Smooching transfers millions of bacteria

November 17, 2014

Smooching transfers millions of bacteria

Your grooming habits: Breeding ground for bacteria

November 13, 2014

Your grooming habits: Breeding ground for bacteria

October 21, 2014

Dish towels are filthier than you realize

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