Nurse Diane Speaks to the “Can Do” Kids About Being Health Smart
Hi, I’m Diane Hopkins. Not only do I play the role of a nurse on “Can Do” Street, I am a nurse! In the interactive program, Germs, I speak to the “Can Do” Kids about what germs are and how to avoid...
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The following guest post is by Staci Marks, an earlier contributor to this site. Ms. Marks has a passion for health, fitness and exercise, which has led her to pursue a career in writing. She works as...
View ArticlePreventing Illnesses in Recreational Water
Swimming is great fun, but recreational waters can be a place to pick up illnesses. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC), in a recent press release asks that we all do our part in keeping our...
View ArticleHow Clean is your Toothbrush?
Researchers at England’s University of Manchester say your toothbrush can be a breeding place for germs. They found that one uncovered toothbrush can harbor more than 100 million bacteria, including E....
View ArticleAntibiotic Resistance
The FDA wants you to be aware of the growing problem of Antibiotic Resistance. The following information comes directly from the FDA literature on the subject. Antibiotic drugs can save lives. But some...
View ArticleMyths about Keeping Food Safe in the Refrigerator
September is National Food Safety Education Month. The Partnership for Food Safety Education, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and Food and Drug...
View ArticleWhere Do You Find the Most and Worst Germs in Public?
Before you leave the house, be sure to grab your hand sanitizer, you’re going to need it! Where are the germs lurking in the everyday things you do in public? Our Favorite Eateries Did you know that...
View ArticleBringing Germs Home From School
As a habitat for germs, a school is not that different from any other location on our germ-filled planet. Bacteria and viruses are always with us, and we literally couldn’t live without them. In...
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