Before you host a Broncos Panthers Super Bowl 50 party this Sunday, you should know this. Scientists at Tulane did a study that shows going to a Super Bowl party can KILL you.

They found that people die from the flu in greater numbers when their city's team plays in the Super Bowl.  But the city that's actually hosting the game has no increase in mortality. So the scientists blamed it on Super Bowl parties where strangers get together and yell, cough, sneeze, touch and give each other germs.  They advise people to wash their hands . . . and avoid DOUBLE DIPPING.

We’re talking about germs and flu here, but death? Well, technically the study says that mortality rates only increase among people aged 65 and above . . . presumably they only studied older populations because dying from the flu is so rare in younger people.

So if you can’t wait for that hated uncle or rich grandma to kick the bucket, invite them over on Sunday. But be aware, these risks are nothing to sneeze at, or are they? Sure they are……

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