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Tons of viruses live in your toothbrush and showerhead By Angela Haupt Editor, Health and Wellness There are lots of germs lurking in your bathroom—including in your toothbrush and showerhead. No need to freak out, though: The authors of a new study were surprised at exactly what kind of viruses they found. Alice Park talked to the lead researcher about what the findings mean for your health. READ MORE Share This Story

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