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EPISODE · Aug 11, 2016 · 4 MIN

How Fear of Germs Might Be Making You Sicker

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Are the everyday germs around us really as dangerous as we think? Kirtly Jones, MD, separates fear from fact and takes a closer look at the real risks hiding in plain sight, exploring whether our modern fear of contamination is misplaced—or even harmful in itself. In a world full of alarming headlines, she makes the case for perspective, balance, and a healthy dose of common sense.

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