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Kissing was developed 'to spread germs'

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 23:18:30 GMT

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Kissing was developed 'to spread germs'

It isn't the most romantic theory, but scientists believe kissing was developed to spread germs which build up immunity to illness.

They say the gesture allows a bug named Cytomegalovirus, which is dangerous in pregnancy, to be passed from man to woman to give her time to build up protection against it.

The bug is found in saliva and normally causes no problems. But it can be extremely dangerous if caught while pregnant and can kill unborn babies or cause birth defects.

Writing in the journal Medical Hypotheses, researcher Dr Colin Hendrie from the University of Leeds, said: "Female inoculation with a specific male's cytomegalovirus is most efficiently achieved through mouth-to-mouth contact and saliva exchange, particularly where the flow of saliva is from the male to the typically shorter female."

Kissing the same person for about six months provides the best protection, he added.

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Kissing was developed 'to spread germs'

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 22:07:07 GMT

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Kissing was developed 'to spread germs'

It isn't the most romantic theory, but scientists believe kissing was developed to spread germs which build up immunity to illness.

They say the gesture allows a bug named Cytomegalovirus, which is dangerous in pregnancy, to be passed from man to woman to give her time to build up protection against it.

The bug is found in saliva and normally causes no problems. But it can be extremely dangerous if caught while pregnant and can kill unborn babies or cause birth defects.

As the relationships progresses and the kisses become more passionate, the woman's immunity builds up, cutting her odds of becoming ill.

By the time she becomes pregnant, the odds of her unborn baby becoming infected are much lower.

Previously scientists have claimed that kissing acts as a form of evolutionary quality control, with saliva holding clues to fertility, health and genes.

these things can be judged without getting quite so intimate

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Bizarre Bubbles Invade the Ocean Floor

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 08:47:21 GMT

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Bunches of grapes grown in a radioactive environment? The genetically modified eggs of some strange unidentified marine species? Or a fungal growth that would call for a hasty trip to the doctor? Nothing of the sort. It’s stunningly beautiful bubble coral, and once we saw it we simply had to blog about it. Don you’re dark glasses; you’re in for a feast for the eyes that might leave you dazzled.

Club culture coral: Bubble coral under actinic light

Bubbles become fingers: Plerogyra sinuosa bubble coral in Timor

Wrinkly skin: Dangling tuft of Plerogyra sinuosa bubble coral

Crustacean cameo: Orang-utan crab on bubble coral

Shrimp and egg salad: Vir Philippinensis with eggs on bubble coral

Microscopic germs? No, Euphyllia ancora – anchor bubble coral

Alien frogspawn: Plerogyra sinuosa bubble coral on Hino Maru

Blue brain: Bubble coral in the waters of the Tongan islands of Vava’u

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Personal Safety

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:24:51 GMT

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Although we cannot expect to live our lives sickness and accident free, we can do our part to minimize the possibility of being involved in an accident or contracting an illness.

Here are a few simple tips that could end up literally saving your health - if not your life:

Do Not Sign Your Name with the Doctor’s Pen. When you approach the window in the doctor’s office, do you pick up the pen lying beside the sign-in sheet to write your name down? Have you ever considered how many germs might be covering that pen (note: you’re in a doctor’s office where sick people visit)? Next time, bring your own pen to write your name and fill out forms.

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Personal Safety

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:10:24 GMT

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Although we cannot expect to live our lives sickness and accident free, we can do our part to minimize the possibility of being involved in an accident or contracting an illness.

Here are a few simple tips that could end up literally saving your health - if not your life:

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Solar Water Disinfection

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 04:23:02 GMT

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Solar water disinfection is an idea so simple, it hurts. Now a Georgia Tech scientist may be on to a new high-tech twist that could make this no-cost, zero emission ultraviolet (UV) water disinfection method even more quick and effective.

Solar disinfection is a proven method of killing germs in drinking water by exposing it to direct sunlight in a clear plastic or glass bottle. Dr. Jaehong Kim of the Georgia Institute of Technology has just been awarded a $100,000 innovation grant by the Water Environment Research Foundation for his work in developing a new coating that could be applied to bottles to shorten the solar disinfection process and improve its effectiveness. Though not (yet) practical for large volumes of water, solar disinfection has proven to be a sustainable answer for people in remote locations or impoverished areas that lack the resources to disinfect their drinking water through other means.

Garlic can help prevent colds, evidence indicates

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 18:13:12 GMT

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While many people opt for garlic supplements, others prefer to increase the garlic in their diets. Many home chefs mistakenly cook garlic immediately after crushing or chopping it, says Dr. David W. Kraus, associate professor of environmental science and biology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. To maximize the health benefits, you should crush the garlic at room temperature and allow it to sit for about 15 minutes. That triggers an enzyme reaction that boosts the healthy compounds in garlic.

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Whatever the reason, studies seem to support an effect. In one double-blind study, published in 2001, British scientists followed 146 healthy adults over 12 weeks from November to February. Those who had been randomly selected to receive a daily garlic supplement came down with 24 colds during the study period, compared with 65 colds in the placebo group. The garlic group experienced 111 days of sickness, versus 366 for those given a placebo. They also recovered faster.

One possible explanation for such benefits is that a compound called allicin, the main biologically active component of garlic, blocks enzymes that play a role in bacterial and viral infections. Or perhaps people who consume enough garlic simply repel others, and thus steer clear of their germs.

still unclear whether taking garlic at the very start of a cold, as opposed to weeks in advance, would make any difference.

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For more about garlic, read my earlier post, “Unlocking the Benefits of Garlic.”

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Tips to protect yourself from swine flu

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 12:53:08 GMT

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Tips to protect yourself from swine flu

The Onion's Flu Prevention Tips

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 03:32:40 GMT

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clipper's remarks: Here are some tips to help keep you healthy and germ-free during these cold winter months:

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Pack your sinus cavities with Vicks Vap-O-Rub to fully mentholate your respiratory system.

Do not blow your stuffed nose into tissues—this is a myth! Always suck your phlegm into the back of your throat and swallow it in great, goblike mouthfuls.

You don't have to subject yourself to other people's germs. If you see someone who appears to have a cold or fever, contact your local police department.

If you are a sickly, anemic, weak person, you have a higher susceptibility
to colds and flu. Try not to be such a pansy-ass.

To prevent infections, have sick people cough into your food. This light "inoculative" dose of germs will boost your body's defenses against a full-blown infection later.

Sneezing into a handkerchief just redirects germs back at you. Always sneeze outward so as to shoot germs as far across the room as possible.

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Hand-wipes used at school gates

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 19:27:12 GMT

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Hand-wipes used at school gates

But with swine flu still running high in the headlines some schools are going beyond the soap and water standard to reinforce the cleanliness message.

As a result, pupils at Carrickfergus Model Primary School have been taking a bit longer to get to class this week.

Pupils were lining up to get hand-wipes as they entered the school to kill off germs before they took their seats on Monday morning.

The Department of Education says that soap and water are enough to keep the virus at bay, but principal Gary Hanley said the school wants to keep the cleanliness message high on the agenda.

There are sanitising gels in the classroom and Monday's hand-wipe effort was one more way of raising the profile.

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antioxidants

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 18:01:21 GMT

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Although Free Radicals can be very harmful, a small amount can also be helpful in some ways such as fighting off germs. The problem with free radicals is that too many can be harmful, even deadly in some cases if not properly balanced.
There are many fruits and vegetables that contain antioxidants of their own, [...]

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Hydrogen Peroxide as Toenail Fungus Remedy

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 11:56:16 GMT

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clipper's remarks: Studies show that pure and vital oils purge more germs than any drugs or other treatments. Read this toenail fungus remedy article and stay informed on which nail fungal treatment really works.

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3 Ways to Use Hydrogen Peroxide As Toenail Fungus Remedy
By Kevin P James

Treating with hydrogen peroxide toenail fungus remedy is inexpensive, one of its advantages, but the cost of time consumed in soaking and preparing, not to mention the fact that missing a treatment could mean new fungal growth. Instant success is not possible at any treatment but instead of the inconvenient soaks and damaging nail and skin with peracetic acid, try a natural toenail fungus remedy that can cure and not as time consuming. In natural antifungal remedies, undecylenic acid is the active ingredient, a straight chained fatty acid that is clinically confirmed to possess antifungal qualities. Lavender, jojoba and lemongrass oils are essential oils present in this natural cure that contain conditioning and preserving qualities that aids nails in getting back to health. Choose natural and convenience in a bottle, instead of going through the processes that are discouraging and may lead to failure.

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Tyler Perry Reveals Brutal Memories Of His Childhood Abuse | Just Online Movies

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 14:51:36 GMT

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Tyler Perry Reveals Brutal Memories Of His Childhood Abuse | Just Online Movies

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Filmmaker Tyler Perry, who is promoting a new movie about an abused teenager, has gone public with brutal memories of his own childhood beatings and molestation.

Even his grandmother, the mother of his hated father, became a threat when she objected to his weekly allergy shot, he recalls.

“Ain’t nothing wrong with that damn boy - he just got germs on him. Stop wasting all that money,” she said, he recalled.

“She came and got me out of the living room leaving my Matchbox cars on the floor. She said she was going to kill these germs on me once and for all. She gave me a bath in ammonia.”

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antioxidants

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 03:16:47 GMT

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Bacteria Have Role in Swine Flu Deaths

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 14:54:07 GMT

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clipper's remarks: Earlier CDC reports found that H1N1 swine flu deaths tended to be caused by direct infection of the lungs with the new flu bug. That may have caused doctors to let down their guard against bacterial infections in flu patients.
the CDC now advises doctors who suspect bacterial infections in swine flu patients to treat them with anti-flu drugs and antibiotics.
The CDC report carries dramatic examples of H1N1 swine flu deaths with bacterial infections:

* A 2-month-old girl, with no known underlying condition, died with pneumococcal infection after an illness of only one day.
* A 9-year-old girl with no reported underlying condition died with a strep infection after an illness of six days.
* A 34-year-old man with high blood pressure and obesity died with pneumococcal infection after an illness of about three days.

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Sept. 30, 2009 - Bacterial infections play a major role in H1N1 swine flu deaths, the CDC warns.

The swine flu bug can cause fatal pneumonia all by itself. But in a large number of cases it gets help from other deadly germs that take advantage of a weakened immune system and cause pneumonia.

A CDC investigation into 77 U.S. swine flu deaths found that 22 of the victims -- 29% -- suffered from at least one bacterial co-infection.

Ten of the 22 infections were caused by pneumococcus, an infection that can be prevented with either of two approved pneumococcal vaccines. The vaccine is recommended for any adult who has asthma or smokes, has a long-term health problem or immunity-lowering condition, or is over 65. It's routine for kids to get a four-dose series beginning at age 2 months.

Only 16% of the 18- to 49-year-olds who should get pneumococcal vaccine actually do so.

Drug-resistant staph infection -- MRSA -- was involved in five of the deaths.

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