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Short Stuff: Dangers of Nose Picking

Stuff You Should Know

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Multiple Sclerosis

Klamydia pneumoniae can be very dangerous for the brain. It kicks off production of amyloid plaque, which is one of the plaques that can kind of kick off Alzheimer's and dementia. Researchers say don't pick your nose because all you're doing is helping this bug get in there in the first place.

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