I was messing with my phone camera at my desk today, and the lens just happened to pointed at my keyboard. What I saw on the screen would make a germophobe cry...
We have all seen it. A child digging deep in his/her nose for treasure, only to find said treasure and put it in their mouth. Natural reaction is to say "STOP THAT, THAT IS GROSS!" New research shows that maybe you shouldn't be so quick to scold.
During a visit to the doctor, we almost always grab a waiting-room magazine to take our mind off what’s to come. But health officials say those very periodicals could pose a health risk and actually make people sick, particularly if they’re left out for a lengthy period of time and handled by multitudes of people.
When you hear the terms staphylococcus, micrococcus, and bacillus what comes to mind? Germs, things you would find in a hospital, doctor's office or sick people.
Next time you pump your own gas, you might just want to wear gloves. According to a report released by Kimberly Clark Professional, gas pump handles rank as one of the dirtiest surfaces that Americans touch on a regular basis. Yuck.