Most of us squirt one pump of hand sanitizer, slap it together in our palms and then dry the rest off on our pants. But researchers say there is a protocol and choreography that must be performed in order to prevent the spread of millions of pathogens that could be lurking on our hands. The World Health Organization recommends the following steps to be taken when using hand sanitizer: Fill entire palm with hand sanitizer Rub both palms together Put right hand over left and interlace fingers Put left hand over right and interlace fingers Interlock fingers to get under…

A huge fire has engulfed one of France's most beloved landmarks - Notre Dame Cathedral, and it sounds like local firefighters are not sure they can save the building. So far, the roof has collapsed and the next hour or two appear to be critical in determining if the building itself can be saved. No one is exactly sure how the fire started but officials claimed it could have been linked to recent renovation work. As of yet, the city is calling the fire an “accident.” Construction of the cathedral began in 1160 and was largely completed by 1260, though…

On Friday, April 12th, Fisher-Price voluntarily recalled the “Fisher-Price Rock ‘n Play Sleeper,” after the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) discovered more than 30 babies have died while in the rocker since 2009 - 10 of them occurring since 2015. The CPSC said anyone who purchased the Rock ‘n Play should immediately cease using it and contact Fisher-Price for a refund. The American Academy of Pediatrics agreed with the findings of the CPSC calling the sleepers “deadly,” and urged Fisher-Price for the recall as well. No one is specifying exactly how the babies died, but some were from "suffocation"…

While we’re still grappling with harsh weather, winter colds and an extended flu season, allergy season is now in full force. Sneezing, itchy eyes, coughing, asthma flare ups, are just a few of the symptoms that can severely impede our work day and sleep. Each year the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America publish their list of the hardest hit cities in terms of allergies. They base these rankings on “seasonal (Spring) pollen score, medication use (allergy) and number of allergy specialists.” McAllen, TX Jackson, MS Providence, RI Memphis, TN Springfield, MA Louisville, KY New Orleans, LA Scranton, PA Baton…