Recent research suggests that Gen X and millennial Americans are at higher risk of developing several different cancers than older generations, but could the key to prevention lie in our morning routines? An encouraging new study suggests that performing the bare minimum of daily oral maintenance, i.e., regularly brushing and flossing your teeth, could drastically reduce your risk … Read more
It’s where you get down and dirty. A bedroom might be a sanctuary from the outside world, but it’s also a cesspool for germs — even when it’s seemingly scrubbed spotless. Professional cleaners are now claiming that a person’s mattress is the filthiest item they own. “Most people wouldn’t think about this, but the dirtiest … Read more
New technology could make it significantly easier to monitor patients’ vital health signs. Engineers at the University of California San Diego have developed an electronic finger wrap that monitors important chemical levels — such as glucose, vitamins and even drugs — using only human sweat, the university stated in a news release. The wearable innovation … Read more
“Do all of the people in your house who wear deodorant have their own deodorant, or do they use the same stick of deodorant?” This is the question that a mom casually asked her 90,000 followers on TikTok this week. “At first, I was a little taken aback,” but then she said, “Let me explain why I’m asking you this…” so … Read more
Keep it clean! Dr. Jason Singh, a primary care doctor based in Virginia, is revealing the three body parts you’re probably overlooking in the shower — your belly button, feet and ears. “Let’s get real — when’s the last time you gave your belly button some TLC?” Singh asked his 96,300 TikTok followers in a clip last … Read more
She’s sharing the dirty truth about her cleanser. Diana Hasler, a mother-of-one from Camden, Australia, was disgusted when she realized she had been using a moldy skincare product. “Friendly reminder that if you keep face wash in the shower, things go moldy. I just didn’t think it would happen so quickly,” Halser said online. Diana … Read more
His breath smelled … funny. A UK comedian was left without a punchline after one of his fans messaged him online to inform him that he had bad breath, per a viral Instagram post. Manchester native Jamie Hutchinson had just finished a standup show in Liverpool, when he received the feedback from the audience member … Read more
“My daughter just turned 10 a few weeks ago and had gotten her first period in December when she was nine,” a mom began in a recent advice-seeking post. “She won’t wear shorts or tank tops anymore and when I pressed her on why she said it’s cause she has hairy armpits and legs. “So … Read more
Whether to maintain a beach body or work up a sweat to be better in the sack, many of us will be hitting the gym this summer. Now, Melanie McNeal — the physical and occupational therapy manager at the Baylor College of Medicine in Texas — is sharing how to keep yourself and others healthy in … Read more
How, where and when we wash various parts of our bodies is a real conversation starter on the internet. This week TV hosts Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager started a new debate about whether it is ever okay to brush your teeth – while in the shower. The debate began as Hoda told her … Read more
When it comes to washing bodies, kids, items of clothing or bedsheets, people on the internet always have a lot to say. So it should come as no great surprise that when a young woman on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, shared a photo of her somewhat ‘seasoned’ pillow, the comments went wild. Taking to Elon … Read more
Nothing beets the farmers market — unless you get sick from shopping there. 48 million people fall ill from foodborne diseases each year in the US, sending 128,000 to the hospital and killing 3,000, according to estimates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Because bacteria can thrive in warm, moist environments, food poisoning is … Read more
Mama’s in hot water. Splish-splashing around in a public pool on a warm day sounds refreshing. Heck, a handful of anxious NYC swimmers have even taken a head start on the summertime fun. However, it’s no substitute for bathing. And one mommy’s anti-showering hack is rubba-dub-dubbing folks the wrong way. Gracey’s “pool counts as bath” … Read more
Love stinks. Our sense of smell has been proven to be an important but subconscious tool in the connections we make — and don’t make. “Certain scents can stir up emotions and memories, creating that special spark between two people,” Jacqui Rubinoff, co-owner and vice president of Eye of Love Pheromone Perfumes, told The Post, … Read more
It’s a hot topic — should you brush your teeth before or after you eat breakfast? Some people are adamant pre-breakfast devotees, saying it helps establish a consistent routine and avoid having morning breath while eating. I, for one, am in this camp. When I wake up, I brush my teeth, wash my face, and … 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
Call it perfume-ative hygiene. Experts say the daily shower has no proven health benefit, dismissing the dousing as a socially-accepted practice geared toward staving off accusations of funkiness — as A-listers like Jake Gyllenhaal to Mila Kunis admit they’ve been saying no to the nozzle. “Why are we washing? Mostly because we’re afraid somebody else … Read more
Don’t get a room with an eww. NYC board-certified dermatologist Charles Puza, who studied at Harvard and Duke universities, is sharing four tips for staying in hotel rooms — check for bedbugs, avoid touching TV remotes and uncovered glassware, ignore the free toiletries, and say hi to your neighbors. “No. 1, make sure your hotel is not on the … Read more
Brushing up on your dental hygiene at home could keep you healthier for longer. A recent poll found that Americans admit to skipping brushing their teeth 5 times a week. Oral health is a window to overall health, and problems in the mouth can lead to disease throughout the body, according to the Mayo Clinic. … Read more
A Las Vegas hotel guest claimed he had a brush with horror when housekeeping used his toothbrush to clean his room. Posting to TikTok, Lavell Jackson, who is an investor and realtor, alleged that Mandalay Bay Las Vegas offered him a mere $50 credit and a new toothbrush after he claimed they used the toothbrush … Read more