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Some New Yorkers Defying The Culture Of Cleanliness
NEW YORK (CBS 2) — It’s what most of us do every day — a daily shower followed by a dab of deodorant. However, Americans from Malibu to Manhattan are defying the culture of cleanliness. Alice Feiring...
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Shelton Students’ Science Experiment Going To Space On Space Shuttle...
SHELTON, CT (CBSNewYork/AP) - A science experiment compiled by a team of Connecticut students is ready for its trip into space on the shuttle Endeavour. Five seniors from Shelton High School had...
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Democratic Lawmakers Want Doctor Tie Ban In New York
ALBANY, N.Y. (CBSNewYork/AP) — Some lawmakers in Albany want a state law to prohibit doctors from wearing neckties in hospitals. The proposal made Tuesday cites a study that shows bacteria that could...
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Time Capsule With Over 100-Year-Old Germs Found At Former Bellevue Hospital...
NEW YORK (WCBS 880) - In 1897, a time capsule was sealed up and hidden away in the cornerstone of what was Bellevue Hospital Medical College in Manhattan. Now, it has been found. WCBS 880′s Alex...
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Storm Runoff Forces Swimmers From Long Island Beaches
HUNTINGTON, N.Y. (CBSNewYork) - The effects of Monday’s heavy rain lingered this morning on Long Island, WCBS 880 Bureau Chief Mike Xirinachs reported. WCBS 880 Long Island Bureau Chief Mike Xirinachs...
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New Laser Treatment, Developed By NYC Doctor, May Cure Chronic Bad Breath
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – A new treatment may cure the problem of halitosis, or chronic bad breath. Dr. Yosef Krespi explained the causes of the stench and his new laser procedure to TV 10-55′ss Katie...
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Seen At 11: Airplane Germs Are Everywhere, Just Waiting To Make You Sick
NEW YORK (CBS 2) — Someone usually tells you to “pack your patience” when you fly during the holidays. But what you should be doing is packing hand sanitizer. An investigation uncovered some unwelcome...
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Experts: If Baby’s Pacifier Falls On The Floor, Clean It In Your Own Mouth
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — If your child’s pacifier falls on the floor, what should you do? Conventional wisdom has long been to clean the pacifier with soap and water before giving it back. But CBS 2’s...
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Study: Handbags May Have More Bacteria Than A Toilet Seat
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — Many ladies love their handbags and will spend a lot of money for the latest and greatest, but a new study says what is inside those bags may be covered in germs worse than...
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Campylobacter Blamed For Foodborne Illness Outbreak At Westchester Festival
VALHALLA, N.Y. (CBSNewYork) — Bacterial contamination was being blamed Monday for an outbreak of foodborne illness following the popular Burger & Beer Bash in Westchester County earlier this month....
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Wet Spring And Hot Summer Make Conditions Ripe For Serious Illness
NEW YORK(CBSNewYork) — The summer heat has sparked concerns that go beyond the soaring temperatures, something sickening could be lurking inside of certain air conditioners. Hot temperatures combined...
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Bacteria Blamed For Dog’s Death Could Pose Health Hazard To Humans As Well
SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. (CBSNewYork) — A deadly bacteria has already been blamed for the death of a pet in East Hampton, but it could be a threat to people, too. A Jack Russell Terrier became thirsty during...
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Westport, Norwalk Shellfish Beds Shut Down After Bacteria Detected
HARTFORD, Conn. (CBSNewYork) – The Connecticut Agriculture Department has shut down some shellfish harvesting areas and issued a voluntary recall after several people were sickened. As WCBS 880...
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Lake Ronkonkoma Back Open After High Bacteria Levels Drop
LAKE RONKONKOMA, N.Y. (CBSNewYork) — Lake Ronkonkoma has re-opened, after being closed to swimming for five days due to elevated levels of a blue-green algae. The state re-opened the lake because algae...
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More Sickened By Tainted Shellfish In Connecticut
STAMFORD, Conn. (CBSNewYork/AP) – More people have been sickened by tainted shellfish in Connecticut. David Carey, director of the Connecticut Bureau of Aquaculture, said 32 cases are either confirmed...
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Officials: Hazardous Bacteria Contaminating Long Island Oysters
OYSTER BAY, N.Y. (CBSNewYork) — Some Long Island residents and tourists are feeling uneasy about eating oysters now that they have learned that a hazardous bacteria contaminated shellfish in some...
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Stay Safe From Salmonella With These Poultry Prepping Tips
NEW YORK(CBSNewYork) — Millions of Americans are getting ready to prepare a turkey for Thursday’s Thanksgiving feast. But, there is one thing that many people may be doing when they prep their poultry...
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Seen At 11: How Effective Are Gadget Cleaning Products?
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — What’s likely dirtier than a toilet seat? Your cellphone. That’s according to a recent study that revealed our gadgets are full of germs and bacteria. There are a lot of...
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Flying The Filthy Skies: New Research Shows That Bacteria Thrives In Airplane...
NEW YORK(CBSNewYork) — Germs may not be the biggest worry for some air travelers, but maybe they should be. Bacteria can linger on airplane surfaces much longer than most people think, according to new...
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13 Long Island Beaches Closed To Swimming Due To Bacteria Concerns
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork/AP) — Health officials have closed 13 Long Island beaches to swimming because of concerns about bacteria levels. play pause Bacteria Concerns Prompt Beach Closures On Long Island...
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Dr. Max Gomez: For Acne Sufferers Probiotics May Be A Skin Sensation
NEW YORK(CBSNewYork) — Many people are familiar with probiotics, the healthy bacteria that have been linked to a healthy digestive tract. Some of those germs are not only good for your stomach, but may...
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3 Long Island Beaches Closed Due To High Bacteria
BAY SHORE, N.Y. (CBSNewYork/AP) — Three Long Island beaches are closed to swimming due to high bacteria levels. Suffolk County health officials say Saturday they’re closing Benjamin Beach in Bay Shore,...
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‘PathoMap’ Breaks Down Bacteria, Other Microorganisms At City’s Subway Stations
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — You might think the New York City subway system is not always the cleanest place in the world, but researchers have begun undertaking a mission to find out just what...
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Tanning Beds Can Spread Herpes And Other Pathogens, Doctors Warn
http://media.newyork.cbslocal.com/CBSNY_1404201523234093686AA.mp4 WESTWOOD, N.J. (CBSNewYork) — If you’re thinking about hitting a tanning bed to get a head start on your summer tan, you might want to...
View ArticleAntibiotic Resistant ‘Nightmare Bacteria’ Spreading In U.S., CDC Warns
(CBS Local) — In recent years, antibiotic resistance has risen to dangerous levels and has become a growing public health crisis. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, at least 2...
View ArticleBag It Up: Dog Poop A Major Environmental Pollutant, Reports Find
(CBS Local) — Here’s an issue familiar to everyone whose ever set foot on a New York sidewalk. Whether you live in a crowded city or small rural town, no one likes having to dodge the waste left behind...
View ArticleBathroom Hand Dryers Spray Feces Particles On Your Hands, Study Says
(CBS Local) — A new study has found a dirty little secret about hand dryers found in many public restrooms. Researchers say the machines which are designed to blow hot air on you are actually sucking...
View ArticleHeavy Drinking Could Increase ‘Bad’ Bacteria In Mouth, Study Finds
CBS Local – People who drink more than the recommended daily limit of alcohol may harbor an unhealthy mix of bacteria in their mouths, a new study suggests. Researchers found that compared with...
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CDC: Stop Going Into Hotel Pools And Hot Tubs With Diarrhea
ATLANTA, GA (CBS Local) – It’s almost summer and many people will be looking to jump into the nearest swimming pool, however the CDC is warning Americans that the water they’re diving into may not be...
View ArticleMan Dies Of Bacterial Infection After Eating Oysters In Restaurant
SARASOTA, Fla. (CBS Local) – A 71-year-old man has died after eating raw oysters in a Florida restaurant. Health officials say the customer was exposed to a bacterial infection known as Vibrio...
View ArticleSecond Round Of Tests Find No Bacteria In Enfamil Baby Formula
COLUMBIA, MO (AP) — Illinois-based Mead Johnson says another batch of tests done on its Enfamil Premium Newborn infant formula found no trace of the bacteria tied to the death of a Missouri baby....
View ArticleSafety Of Tap Water In Upper West Side Apartment Questioned
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — Residents in one Upper West Side building have serious doubts about the quality of their tap water. CBS2’s Emily Smith spoke to residents who were disturbed by test results that...
View ArticleHealth Officials Warn Of Infections From LI Sound Water
HARTFORD, Conn. (CBSNewYork/AP) — Connecticut health officials are warning of a rise in infections stemming from the exposure to bacteria in Long Island Sound. Four patients in August and one in July...
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