Tourists enjoy the contaminated waters of Santa Monica Pier, ignoring germs and chemicals.
They enjoy surfing. Bird droppings, toxic algae, and harmful chemicals have made the iconic Santa Monica Pier one of California’s least appealing beach areas. Yet, many tourists seem oblivious to the risks as they swim in contaminated waters. The monitoring group Heal the Bay recently gave the area an “F” rating due to alarming levels […]
Lethal germs discovered in soldiers from Napoleon’s 1812 retreat in Russia
New Insights into Napoleon’s Retreat from Russia Researchers have unveiled new findings regarding the diseases that afflicted Napoleon’s army during their ill-fated retreat from Russia in 1812. This gives a clearer understanding of what contributed to the French general’s military failure. A recent study published on November 3 in Current Biology examined DNA extracted from […]
RFK Jr. wades into a DC creek recognized for elevated fecal bacteria and infectious germs.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., affiliated with the Department of Health and Human Services, has taken a plunge into Washington, D.C.’s notoriously polluted Rock Creek. He shared an update on social media, mentioning, “A Mother’s Day hike at Dumbarton Oaks Park with Amaryllis, Bobby, Kick, Jackson, and a swim with his grandchildren, Bobcat and Cassius from […]
Doctor reveals 4 ways to avoid getting sick from germs
These antibacterial hacks are going viral. Charles Puza, a board-certified dermatologist in New York City who studied at Harvard and Duke University, offers four tips to help prevent illness. To avoid germs, Puzat recommends wiping the tops of aluminum cans before drinking from them, not putting lemon slices in drinks at restaurants, not touching doorknobs […]