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Three sick babies crying amidst toys and baby items
April 18, 2024/Children’s Health

How To Keep Your Kids Healthy When They Go to Daycare

You can help strengthen your child’s immune system by focusing on hand washing and staying up-to-date on their vaccines

Wet plastic loofah hanging on shower knob
April 2, 2024/Skin Care & Beauty

Is Your Loofah Full of Bacteria?

This puffy shower accessory can become lodged with skin cells (and other gross things), so make sure you dry it daily and clean it once a week

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March 21, 2024/Skin Care & Beauty

How Often Should You Wash Jeans? Can You Freeze Them Instead?

Unfortunately, putting your jeans in the freezer doesn’t kill germs, and it definitely doesn’t get them clean

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

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Someone uses a wall-mounted jet dryer to dry their hands.

The Dirty Truth About Hand Dryers

Some dryers spread germs instead of removing them

Closeup of a person washing their hands
October 19, 2023/Primary Care

Why You Really Should Wash Your Hands After Using the Bathroom (Every Single Time!)

Technique matters — and research suggests most of us still aren’t doing it right

child runs through sprinkler during summer
August 7, 2023/Children’s Health

How To Prevent Your Kids From Getting Sick

Hydration and sleep are as important as avoiding dirty surfaces

Cleaning supplies in a bucket
May 10, 2023/Primary Care

Get the Dirt: How Safe Are Cleaning Products?

Chemicals in household cleaners can be dangerous and deserve your attention

clean bras drying on a clothesline
March 24, 2022/Skin Care & Beauty

How Often Do You Really Need To Wash Your Bras?

A dermatologist dishes on the dirty truth

use alcohol to wipe down smartphone
February 10, 2021/Skin Care & Beauty

How to Get the Most Out of Your Bottle of Rubbing Alcohol

12 ways to use the versatile liquid

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