Germs

• The Ongoing History of New Music, encore presentation: The history of hardcore punk

  It's spring break, so as we rest our brains at this end, please enjoy one of the more popular radio episodes of the last year.

  Entertainment

  Mar 17, 2023
  
• Diet, exercise key to boosting immune system before return to school: expert

  After a summer away from school, returning to the confines of a classroom creates a melting pot for bacteria.

  Health

  Aug 11, 2022
  
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• Spring Cleaning: Where to start and what to tackle this season

  People should towel dry their tubs and showers, as they can become infested with mould and mildew, said Molly Maid's Shelley Parker.

  Features

  Apr 22, 2021
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• Many of us aren’t washing our hands like we used to: germ expert

  ‘The Germ Guy’ Jason Tetro shares the best ways to keep both your hands and high-touch surfaces clean during the coronavirus pandemic.

  Lifestyle

  Nov 1, 2020
• Coronavirus: Can baby wipes replace disinfectant wipes?

  With stores sold out of disinfectant wipes and other cleaning supplies, some people are reaching for baby wipes — but do they kill germs?

  Lifestyle

  May 11, 2020
• Building baby’s immunity or causing illness? How parents can spot the difference

  If a toy falls on the floor, should you give it back without washing? What about at the indoor playground? Microbiologist Jason Tetro explains the difference between building immunity and causing illness.

  Lifestyle

  Oct 31, 2019
• What’s in the water? The bacterial booby traps of summer

  From public swimming pools to the content of a sandbox, a health and hygiene expert helps us do a deep dive into the microscopic menaces of summer.

  Health

  Jul 18, 2019
• Super Awesome Science Show: Hotel horrors

  On this week's 'Super Awesome Science Show,' we look at how a hotel stay can be a source of great distress rather than comfort.

  Consumer

  Jul 16, 2019
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• Does your NHL playoff beard have more germs than your dog? Microbiologist says yes

  According to a recent study your playoff beard can come with unwanted bacteria – more than you'd find in the average dog's fur.

  Health

  Apr 18, 2019
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• ‘Pretty much everything’ has more germs than a toilet seat. So what?

  Yes, your cell phone, water bottle and kitchen sponge probably all have more germs than a toilet seat. Here’s why experts say that doesn’t matter.

  Health

  May 27, 2018