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When someone around us sneezes, we think the person is spreading germs. It's true, sneezed air contains 100,000 or more viruses and bacteria that can reach 93 mph and saturate the nearby 3- to 5-foot ...

Ever wonder how it's so easy to get sick while flying, but not necessarily every other crowded venue, like a movie theater? This video simulation below shows how germs are spread when a passenger ...

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You scrub, sanitize, and wipe down every surface religiously, yet somehow your family keeps getting sick. Sound familiar? The ...

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