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Did you know?
Blastomycosis is often misdiagnosed, resulting in tragic outcomes. It is caused by a fungus living in moist soil, in wooded areas of the United States and Canada. If inhaled, the fungus can cause mild breathing problems that may worsen and cause serious illness and even death.
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Bacteria have been found alive in a lake buried one half mile under ice in Antarctica.
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Elderly adults are living longer, and causes of death are shifting. At the same time, autopsy rates are at or near their lowest in history.
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Earwax has antimicrobial properties that reduce the viability of bacteria and fungus in the human ear.
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Drying your hands with a paper towel will reduce the bacterial count on your hands by 45–60%.