Lindsey Bever

Washington, D.C.

Health and Wellness Reporter at The Washington Post

Health & wellness reporter @washingtonpost | former @dallasnews reporter | former @GuardianUS writer | @columbiajourn #StabileCenter & @TCUSchieffer alum

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Articles

Double-dipping may seem gross, but it’s not as risky as you think

4 days ago | unionleader.com | Lindsey Bever

Is it true that double-dipping can spread germs? Like George Costanza on “Seinfield,” many of us have done it — dip a chip into a communal bowl of salsa or stick a veggie into the hummus, bite it and then go for a double-dip. Yes, double-dipping can transmit bacteria and viruses from your mouth to the shared bowl. And yes, in theory, those microorganisms can be spread to other eaters. But in most cases, that might not be as risky as it seems.
This nonhormonal hot-flash remedy gives options to women, experts say

6 days ago | washingtonpost.com | Lindsey Bever

This nonhormonal hot-flash remedy gives options to women, experts say (washingtonpost.com) This nonhormonal hot-flash remedy gives options to women, experts say By Lindsey Bever 2025053110003900 During breast cancer treatment, Sharity Keith began experiencing hot flashes and night sweats. She had been placed on medications that caused her to start experiencing menopause symptoms.
Double-dipping may seem gross, but it’s not as risky as you think

1 week ago | dailyherald.com | Lindsey Bever

Double dipping, the act of dipping your half-eaten chip back in the communal bowl, does transfer bacteria to the dip but in only rare cases does that translate to spreading illness to others. Getty Images The question: Is it true that double-dipping can spread germs? The science: Like George Costanza on “Seinfield,” many of us have done it — dip a chip into a communal bowl of salsa or stick a veggie into the hummus, bite it and then go for a double-dip.
The Post

1 week ago | thepost.co.nz | Lindsey Bever
Stuff

1 week ago | stuff.co.nz | Lindsey Bever
Double-dipping may seem gross, but it’s not as risky as you think

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Lindsey Bever

The question:Is it true that double-dipping can spread germs? The science:Like George Costanza on “Seinfield,” many of us have done it - dip a chip into a communal bowl of salsa or stick a veggie into the hummus, bite it and then go for a double-dip. Yes, double-dipping can transmit bacteria and viruses from your mouth to the shared bowl. And yes, in theory, those microorganisms can be spread to other eaters. But in most cases, that might not be as risky as it seems.
Double-dipping may seem gross, but it’s not as risky as you think

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Lindsey Bever

The question:Is it true that double-dipping can spread germs? Subscribe to The Post Most newsletter for the most important and interesting stories from The Washington Post. The science:Like George Costanza on “Seinfield,” many of us have done it - dip a chip into a communal bowl of salsa or stick a veggie into the hummus, bite it and then go for a double-dip. Yes, double-dipping can transmit bacteria and viruses from your mouth to the shared bowl.
Double-dipping may seem gross, but it’s not as risky as you think

1 week ago | washingtonpost.com | Lindsey Bever

Double-dipping may seem gross, but it’s not as risky as you think (washingtonpost.com) Double-dipping may seem gross, but it’s not as risky as you think By Lindsey Bever 2025052810000000 The question:Is it true that double-dipping can spread germs? The science:Like George Costanza on "Seinfeld," many of us have done it — dip a chip into a communal bowl of salsa or stick a veggie into the hummus, bite it and then go for a double-dip.
How to protect yourself from mosquito bites

1 week ago | torontosun.com | Teddy Amenabar |Lindsey Bever

Depending on what country you are in, they can transmit malaria, dengue fever, West Nile, yellow fever and Zika, among other maladies. As global temperatures rise, mosquito season is getting longer in many parts of North America. And, some people are magnets for mosquitoes. (It may be because of how you smell.) The good news is that there are a range of insect repellents and essential oils that you can spread or spray on your skin – and some are more effective than others.
How to protect yourself from mosquito bites

2 weeks ago | ca.news.yahoo.com | Teddy Amenabar |Lindsey Bever

Mosquito bites are irritating at best and vectors for disease at worst. Depending on what country you are in, they can transmit malaria, dengue fever, West Nile, yellow fever and Zika, among other maladies. Subscribe to The Post Most newsletter for the most important and interesting stories from The Washington Post. As global temperatures rise, mosquito season is getting longer in many parts of the United States. And, some people are magnets for mosquitoes.