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Woman’s viral TikTok reveals how much bacteria live in public bathroom hand dryers: ‘Trigger warning’

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Woman’s viral TikTok reveals how much bacteria live in public bathroom hand dryers: ‘Trigger warning’

Next time you wash your hands in a public restroom, you may want to think twice about heading towards the hand dryers. A viral video circulating on TikTok reveals what happens if you use a hot-air hand dryer compared to choosing to air dry your hands after washing. The TikTok creator, @the_lab_life1, chose three different hand … Read more

UV dryers for manicures can lead to cancer-causing cell mutations: study

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UV dryers for manicures can lead to cancer-causing cell mutations: study

Gel manicure fans may want to sit down for this one. A new study found ultraviolet drying lamps used for gel and shellac manicures damage DNA and cause mutations in cells. “If you look at the way these devices are presented, they are marketed as safe, with nothing to be concerned about,” study co-author Ludmil … Read more