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10,000 germ species live in and on healthy people

Germs

They live on your skin, up your nose, in your gut - enough bacteria, fungi and other microbes that collected together could weigh, amazingly, a few pounds....

 

In praise of germs: Why bugs are necessary for kids

Attention, germaphobes. Exposure to the microscopic bugs is crucial for keeping kids healthy, according to new research in the prestigious journal Science.

 

How to fight germs and stay healthy when you travel

How to fight germs and stay healthy when you travel

USA TODAY consulted experts to target germ-laden spots and offer tips to avoid bacteria and viruses that could make you sick.

 

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