Tag: Bacteria
Health Tip – Dec. 26 – Is The “Five Second Rule”...
The five-second rule - that it's fine to eat what's been dropped on the floor within five seconds - has been around a long...
Health Tip – Nov. 28 – Gum Disease and Dementia
If you’re over 30, chances are you’ve got gum disease. A new study published in the August 30, 2012 issue of the Journal of...
Marquette Beach Closed: High Levels of Bacteria
MARQUETTE, MI – (Great Lakes Radio News) - Due to elevated levels of bacteria, specifically E.Coli, at South Beach in Marquette, the beach will...
Health Tip – July 27 – Yogurt to Cure Bad Breath
Bad breath comes from a number of places, the two most common being the mouth and the stomach. The neutralizing powers of yogurt and...
Health Tip – Apr. 18 – Why Cauliflower Should Be on...
Part of the cruciferous vegetable group, cauliflower is a refrigerator must-have. It is rich in antioxidants, notably indole-3-carbinol (I-3-C), which research indicates may help...
Health Tip – Mar. 21 – Fingernail Care Do’s and Don’ts
Take a close look at your fingernails. Are they strong and healthy looking? Or do you see ridges, dents, or areas of unusual color...
Health Tip – Nov. 28 – The Dirtiest Dozen
What's the dirtiest thing you touch in the course of a normal day? If you've been to a gas station, the pump handle would...
Health Tip – Nov. 7 – Probiotics in the News
Probiotics, including foods or supplements containing "friendly" bacteria that normally inhabit the digestive tract (usually Lactobacillus or Bifidobacterium), may help prevent colds, a recent...
Health Tip – July 28 – How to Apply Insect Repellent...
Although once considered just a nuisance, insect bites can lead to serious medical problems. Not only can certain insects spread diseases like West Nile...