When it comes to dating, there are some very specific and perhaps slightly random “icks” that we women will simply not stand for. And the thing is, they are very simple to correct – but many of you menfolk are completely unaware that you are even doing them. So, after a disastrous date that was … Read more
He tastes hirsute and salty. An Ohio man’s tongue turned green and hairy following an alleged reaction to smoking cigarettes while simultaneously taking antibiotics. A study detailing the patient’s tufty emerald taste organ was published recently in the New England Journal of Medicine. According to the research publication, the unidentified 64-year-old smoker had reported to … Read more
Peeping Tom approves. Meg Neil, who runs a TikTok account under the handle @themegneil, revealed in a resurfaced TikTok clip from Dec. 2022 that she has been giving her neighbors a free show of her naked body for over a year and a half. “I’m the naked neighbor,” she confessed in the 24-second clip. The TikToker, who kept her … Read more
The dirty tooth about brushing your teeth in the shower is it’s not doctor recommended. Dr. Payal Bhalla, lead dentist and clinical director of Quest Dental in England, recently explained that trying to kill two birds with one stone in the shower could actually lead to health problems. The first issue with brushing your teeth in … Read more
Fellas, you may want to sit down for this news. A top urologist says men shouldn’t urinate standing up, proclaiming it’s healthier and more hygienic to sit down to take a leak. Gerald Collins, a consultant urological surgeon at Alexandra Hospital in Cheshire, England, made the claim in an interview with The Telegraph on Friday, … Read more
Have you been procrastinating your spring cleaning? You’re not alone — 90% of Americans say they get anxious cleaning their home. A poll of 2,000 US adults revealed the areas that make people the most anxious when they think about cleaning them: floors (54%), carpets and rugs (52%) and refrigerators (52%). Roughly three-quarters of respondents … Read more
They’re showering this viral craze with ultra-high praise. It’s wet, but it’s not wild. Gen Zs and millennials are hot for getting clean, very clean. The newest trend in grooming is the “everything shower,” which entails taking an extremely warm, steamy shower for 2 to 4 hours, soaping up every nook and cranny while they blast … Read more
A healthy mouth means more than an attractive smile. Research has shown that oral health impacts the wellness of the entire body and is directly linked to risk levels for heart disease, pneumonia and other conditions. While it’s common knowledge that everyone should brush and floss every day, what about the things people are not supposed to do … Read more
You can’t makeup this cosmetics catastrophe. A British woman has gone viral on TikTok after revealing she contracted ringworm by sharing her makeup brushes with friends. Louaira Dela Cruz, 22, took to the social media site to document the dermatological disaster this week, sharing several videos of a nasty rash that spread across her face. … Read more
How often should we be cleaning the first thing we reach for when we finish our shower? The gross truth is we all probably need to be changing our bathroom towels to clean ones more often than we realize. With long periods of drought sadly normal in many parts of the country most Australians pride … Read more
Brushing your teeth in the shower might sound like a time-efficient multitasking hygiene routine, but dentists throughout North America are letting the public know this is a risky way to clean those pearly whites. What’s wrong with brushing your teeth in the shower? Dental professionals are naming three reasons, and they’re concerned around high temperatures changing toothbrush bristles, … Read more
Your morning routine may be harming your smile. Dentists say that it’s actually best to brush your teeth before having breakfast. “Brushing your teeth before breakfast not only helps to remove this accumulation of plaque from your teeth, but it also gets your saliva production working,” Dr. Sam Jethwa, vice president of the British Academy of … Read more
Sharing is caring, according to this dental hygienist. Jess Potter, a dental hygienist who starred on the UK version of the reality show “Married at First Sight,” took to TikTok to make a case as to why you should be sharing a toothbrush with your entire family. “Do you know that you can share a … Read more
Think your house is clean? Think again. Even seemingly the most spick-and-span of homes are covered in gems — some of which could lead to lasting health issues, according to a gut health expert on TikTok. Clinician Jordan Haworth revealed the 10 household items that have the most bacteria — things that 70% of people … Read more
Each dentist has their own floss-ophy. Wei Jian, a dentist from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, took to TikTok to share the three common habits people make that could actually ruin their teeth. Jian’s list instructed viewers to nix the nail-biting, throw away their toothpicks and halt any teeth grinding. Jian’s 15-second viral video has already reached … Read more
Single guys have just admitted something that is most definitely not going to help their relationship status. A British study looked at how often adults change their bed sheets, and single men were found to have “significantly worse hygiene than women.” Almost half (45 percent) of the UK’s single men admitted they wait up to … Read more
He’s revealing the ugly “tooth” behind dentistry. A California doctor is disgusting the masses by sharing stomach-churning videos of his grossest procedures, which entail everything from pulverizing plaque repositories to removing multicourse meals from tooth cavities. Clips of these gag-worthy procedures are amassing millions of views and even earned him comparisons to celebrity dermatologist Sandra … Read more
Face it, men, you must keep your beards clean. That’s the mane point of a PSA an Australian TikToker posted after she allegedly got an infection from her boyfriend’s beard. “Sorry to everyone I told that I ran into a wall,” @h.paigeee captioned a montage of up-close and gooey clips of her chin infection, which … Read more
Hair washing might be a simple and straightforward process but knowing how frequently to wash can be a challenge. A person’s hair texture and oil production levels play a factor in overall hair health and hygiene, according to experts. Tiffany Young, certified trichologist and CEO of Thin Hair Thick, a hair topper company based in Salt Lake … Read more
A morning shower is how many start their day — but it may be doing more harm than good. Showering in the morning could be stripping your skin of its natural oils, according to Sally Bloomfield, honorary professor at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. In fact, Bloomfield said most people shower every day … Read more