Tag: hygiene

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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

three bars of castille soap in front of three bottles of castille liquid soap
January 7, 2024/Skin Care & Beauty

Is Castile Soap a Cure-All Cleanser?

This olive oil-based soap is generally mild and safe when diluted

person applying deodorant
October 19, 2023/Cancer Care & Prevention

Can Deodorant Cause Cancer?

Research doesn’t show a link between the personal hygiene product and breast cancer

Closeup of a person washing their hands
October 18, 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

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‘Urine’ for Some Bad News: Peeing in a Pool Isn’t a Good Idea

Despite unhealthy side effects, 40% of adult Americans still pee in pools

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

A person in an RV sprays their long brown hair with dry shampoo
April 11, 2022/Skin Care & Beauty

Does Dry Shampoo Actually Clean Your Hair?

It’s not a substitute for good old washing and rinsing

Dirty shower curtain
July 29, 2020/Primary Care

Can Your Dirty Shower Curtain Make You Sick?

Three strategies to keep your shower a safe haven

woman using hand sanitizer
May 26, 2020/Wellness

Can Being Too Clean Weaken Your Immune System?

An immunologist debunks this myth

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