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8 Of The Most Germ Infested Things In A Restaurant

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that each year roughly 1 in 6 Americans (or 48 million people) gets sick, 128,000 are hospitalized, and 3,000 die, all of food-borne diseases. Germs is the common term which refers to bacteria and viruses. Germs can live on every surface and therefore it can also…

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Your Steering Wheel Is The Most Germ Infested Surface In Your Car

Only 1 out of 3 people clean their car interiors once a year. That leaves 66% of the car driving population with dirty car interiors. How many of those cars actually cleaned are truly clean, like disinfected clean? That’s a pretty sad statistic for something we spend so much time in, second to our home…

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Are You Gross or Yummy? Your Personal Bacteria Will Be The Judge of That!

Finally, a scientific thread connecting bacteria and romantic love. Bacteria, especially probiotic (good) bacteria is our passion here at Team Prōtëkt but, it will always only stand in the shadow of our passion for love. Today is the day you discover that the two work together. These microscopic cupids or deal-breakers may be what’s turning…

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3 Animal Care Solutions During A Global Viral Pandemic

During this time of isolation there is an opportunity to turn a challenge into something productive and fun for yourself and the rest of your family. Many of our beloved pet groomers have been put out of business due to the Covid19 crisis and our pets are collecting irritating dirt and grime as we wait…

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Can bacteria and viruses live on and in my jewelry and will a hand sanitizer hurt my jewelry?

Can bacteria and viruses live on and in my jewelry and will a hand sanitizer hurt my jewelry? These are the questions we are hearing more and more of and it it is obviously something on everyone’s mind right now. Beyond the basic questions of: Am I using the right type of soap? Am I…

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So Why Exactly Do I Need To Take A Probiotic Supplement?

Taking internal probiotics is really good for you, especially if you are a first timer. Your intestines are filled with trillions of bacteria of which there are some that are bad (pathogens) and the rest that are good which are called probiotics. The good bacteria is good and essential for your digestion. With the traditional…

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28 Things Covered In Viruses and Germs That You Touch Everyday

Public restrooms bring shivers down our spines. They’re not always well-kept and they’re used by a lot of strangers throughout the course of a day, so, naturally they’re full of bacteria and germs. But what if you learned that germs like Salmonella, Staphylococcus, and E.coli are closer to you every day, right in your own…

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How Biofilms and Microbes Affect You

As we walk through our daily environments, we’re surrounded by exotic creatures that are too small to see with the naked eye. We usually imagine these microscopic organisms, or microbes, as asocial cells that float around by themselves. But, in reality, microbes gather by the millions in biofilm to form vast communities. On a different…

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Disgusting Discoveries Found On McDonald’s Self Serve Touch Screens

The McDonald’s franchise has been facing some stiff competition lately from new distrupters in the fast food space like Shake Shack and In-N-Out Burger. Plus, the public is demanding healthier and tastier options. McDonald’s, the once undisputed King of the fast food world has had to watch its throne, lately. The golden arches continue to…

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