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Public bathroom hand dryers, often seen as an eco-friendly and convenient alternative to paper towels, may be doing more harm than good. Biologists and health experts warn that these devices can blow bacteria and pathogens back onto freshly washed hands, undermining hygiene. Laura Gonzalez, a biologist who shares science-backed tips online, recently cautioned that powerful jet dryers pull in contaminated …

A urinary tract infection is a type of infection that affects the kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra. Its symptoms include a persistent urge to urinate, a burning feeling while urinating, urine that looks cloudy or has blood in it and pelvic pain. UTIs are sometimes accompanied by fever, nausea, and vomiting, and may be mistaken for other conditions. They predominantly …