But skipping that post-gym rinse isn't just a matter of preference — it can lead to some seriously unpleasant consequences.

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Milk from a Fremont, NH farm sold at Brookvale Mercantile in Brentwood on Route 125 may have listeria contamination, state ...

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State health officials are warning consumers not to drink Brookvale Pines Farm raw milk with "best if used by" dates through March 22, 2025, saying it could be contaminated with listeria bacteria.

Microwaves are supposed to kill bacteria, but some microbes are surviving — and even thriving — inside them. Researchers ...

While cleaning the bathroom is a chore most people hate doing, it's essential to keep germs and dangerous bacteria at bay.