Tag: bacteria

Shoe storage shelf home, including purses and bike helmets
February 14, 2024/Primary Care

Wearing Shoes in the House: ‘OK’ or ‘No Way’?

Leaving footwear on invites germs, bacteria, toxins and other unwanted guests into your home

person walking away from toilet holding upset stomach
January 24, 2024/Digestive

Fried Rice Syndrome: Why It Happens and How To Avoid It

Keep cooked rice and pasta in your fridge — not on your counter — to help prevent this sneaky food poisoning

tap water from the kitchen faucet
September 21, 2023/Wellness

Is Tap Water Safe To Drink?

Your home’s tap water should be safe to drink, but you can install filters and run tests to be sure

An avocado sliced in half with pit showing in one half, positioned on white marble with a sliced lemon in the background.
May 10, 2023/Nutrition

How to Safely Store Avocados (No Water Required!)

Warning: A popular TikTok hack to extend the life of avocados could lead to food poisoning

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Neon sign in red that reads tattoo piercing.
May 7, 2023/Men's Health

How To Take Care of a Penis Piercing

Understand the risks and take precautions against infection

Person with an infected belly button piercing.
February 1, 2023/Primary Care

How To Treat an Infected Belly Button Piercing

Twice-a-day cleaning with a saltwater solution can help you resolve (and avoid) problems

Applying foot powder to clean feet to cut down on odor.
December 15, 2022/Orthopaedics

Why Your Feet Smell Like Vinegar

Sweat plus bacteria equals sour-smelling feet

Person removes dental floss from container while standing over a bathroom sink
March 29, 2022/Oral Health

Why Your Gums Bleed When Flossing

The most common cause is a buildup of plaque, bacteria and tartar

washing hands with soap

Trying To Avoid Germs? Regular Soap and Water Will Get the Job Done

Ordinary soap and water or an alcohol-based sanitizer can do the job

disinfecting wipes being used to clean doorknob
April 22, 2021/Infectious Disease

Do Disinfecting Wipes Kill COVID-19?

Here’s how to wipe out those germs the right way

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