There’s one key step with certain types of coffee machines that’s easy to forget — but doing so can lead to major issues with your brew. Whether using a Keurig or Nespresso, every pod machine confronts users with the same moment after brewing: Remove the used pod. If you take the pod out immediately after brewing, it … Read more
It’s just plane gross. Flying the friendly — or, more aptly, the filthy — skies is a germaphobe’s worst nightmare, cautions a veteran flight attendant who’s revealing the most unsanitary, dirty and “diabolical” disasters she’s seen at 35,000 feet. “I’m going to tell you all the nastiest things I’ve ever seen on a plane,” Charity Moore, an … Read more
This scuttlebutt is bad news for butts. Flying with Southwest Airlines could mean flying with the spills, fluids, flakes and grime left by the guy who sat in the seat right before you, per alarming claims that the company is planning to only clean “premium seats” between flights. Chris Click, a safety chair for the … Read more
Talk about getting down and dirty. The start of the new year means more people are heading to the gym and picking up weights — and increasing their risk of picking up and spreading germs. The results aren’t pretty. New research found pesky little bacteria lurking under fingernails long after the end of a workout. … Read more
Diving into a public pool this summer? You might be plunging into a petri dish. While chlorine is the go-to germ killer, it doesn’t work instantly. Some nasty germs can survive in treated water for minutes or even days, turning a refreshing swim into a risky dip. And the threat is growing. Outbreaks of waterborne … Read more
You love to jet set — but you don’t love the way your gut gets upset. It’s quite a bummer to struggle with constipation, traveler’s diarrhea or indigestion while on vacation. Not everyone is a regular pooper, but for those who are, a break in the routine can significantly affect their bathroom habits. Here are … Read more
The plaque thickens. You know you can get cavities from eating too many sweets, but it turns out you can catch them from your sweetie as well. “People carry over 700 types of bacteria in their mouths,” Dr. Elizabeth Walton, cofounder of dental chain Risas Dental, told reporters. Dr. Elizabeth Walton, cofounder of dental chain Risas Dental, … Read more
Sure, flying by the seat of your pants can be fun — but just how filthy is that seat? Airplanes are notoriously unsanitary. From the carpets to the overhead bins and the windows to the walls, germs abound. Now, a scientific swab test has unveiled the eye-popping amount of grime there is where frequent … Read more
You’ve likely got special bags and containers for all the spillables in your suitcase, from perfume to body lotion to shampoo. But an even bigger mess might be lurking invisibly inside your bags if you’re not packing smartly, a disease expert has warned. Fortunately, there’s a pretty cheap fix that’ll lower your risk of toting … Read more
Circle, circle. Dot, dot. Do you have your cootie shots? The make-believe immunization may be worth getting before hitting the friendly skies for the holidays, as a plane pro is revealing the grossest, most germ-ridden areas in almost any aircraft. “The filthiest parts of an airplane, in my opinion, as a five-year flight attendant,” Cher, … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. He’s airing out your dirty laundry. Dr. Charles Puza, a board-certified NYC dermatologist, is sharing the three laundry mistakes that may be harming your skin. He advises against wearing clothes that you haven’t washed, using fabric softener and … Read more
These anti-germ hacks have gone viral. NYC board-certified dermatologist Charles Puza, who studied at Harvard and Duke universities, is sharing four tips for getting sick less often. To avoid germs, Puza recommends wiping the top of aluminum cans before drinking from them, forgoing lemon wedges in drinks at restaurants, not touching door handles and disinfecting your phone … Read more
This one’s totally trash. A traveler who discovered a ridiculously simple way to avoid touching the waste receptacle in the lavatory on a long-haul flight has gone viral after sharing the good news with his followers. “I was sitting there on my flight back from Thailand, and I saw this little foot lever, and I was … Read more
It’s well established that our mouths are filthy and our toothbrushes are germ bombs. In the battle for oral health, toothbrush covers seem to serve a noble purpose; protecting us from poo particles. These covers are supposed to keep us safe from the so-called ‘splash zone’ of the bathroom, where fecal matter can transfer to … Read more
If you want your health to be shipshape this summer — you should be aware of the dangerous germs you could be exposed to at the beach. As oceans begin heating up during the summer months, the water can become a breeding ground for an array of nasty diseases. Last week, a South Carolina man … Read more
The assured coming-of-age film “Turtles All the Way Down,” based on John Green’s blockbuster young-adult novel of the same name, takes its title from an apocryphal story: An older woman at a science lecture posits that the Earth rests on the shell of a tortoise, which in turn sits on the back of a larger … Read more
New research is sounding the alarm about the cleanliness of hospital bathrooms. Several strains of drug-resistant bacteria and fungi were discovered on the floors, ceilings, door handles, and toilet surfaces in three major hospitals in Scotland, according to a study presented at a conference this week for clinical microbiology and infectious diseases specialists. Gender-neutral toilets … Read more
What’s on the menu? Germs, according to experts. Harmful bacteria could be lurking in your kitchen and your dinner could come with a side of health risks if you’re not careful. Here’s a list of the top five dirtiest places in your kitchen and a little about how to keep them cleaner. Refrigerator meat and … Read more
Time to drop the five-second rule — it could be making you sick. A microbiologist managed to gross out TikTok with the foul findings of a recent test conducted at his local movie theater — to see what happens when you drop popcorn on the floor. Tim Call, 32, is known on the popular social … Read more
Heading into a public bathroom is sometimes like a game of Russian Roulette. You know at least one stall will be nasty, but you’re hopeful it isn’t your turn to walk in and find it. Whether you decide to hold a squat or just flat-out refuse to use one, a viral video shows people the cleanest and safest way to … Read more