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A new study from Frontiers in Aging compiled the findings from CheekAge, a tool that scientists claim can read someone's biological clock just by using DNA samples from a cheek swab.

WASHINGTON — A MRSA PCR nasal swab showed promise as a tool for antimicrobial stewardship in a large study of pediatric critical care patients, according to findings presented here at IDWeek.

That's a breakthrough women could soon see with the Teal Wand, an at-home vaginal swab tool that Teal Health has submitted for FDA approval through an accelerated review process.

Cotton swabs are made to clean the outer part of the ear, just the exposed part that you can see.

Avoid D.I.Y. tools. Beyond cotton swabs, experts warn against using any homemade or store-bought tools that allow you to scrape, pick or scoop the wax from your ear.