public health
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Your Little Kid Needs a Pouring Station
Little kids love to pour liquids from one container into another — but they’re not great at it. That’s because precise pouring is not a skill one can learn by watching another person do it; they have to practice it themselves to learn how to control the flow.
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It’s OK to Shower Once a Week, and Other Pandemic Hygiene Habits That Are Fine, Actually
During the pandemic, some of us may have been showering less (perhaps much less) even as we spent more time sanitizing surfaces (well, at first). As we recalibrate to the new normal, let’s take a look at our cleanliness routines and figure out what we actually need to do every day — and what we…
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Should You Really Put a Brick In Your Toilet to Save Water?
Toilets account for nearly 30% of household water use according to the EPA, which means that replacing old ones with newer, more efficient models can take a serious bite out of your water bill. Unfortunately, the significant up-front costs are a dealbreaker for lots of people, leading some to embrace creative water-saving solutions — like…
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What Will It Feel Like to Get a COVID Vaccine?
Every vaccine has its side effects, but most are mild and rare. If you’ve ever had a sore arm after a flu shot, or even a mild headache or fever, you’ve experienced these. The upcoming coronavirus vaccines will have side effects, too, and they might be a little more severe. That’s not necessarily a bad…