Tag: bacteria

Most of us are aware of the importance of regularly brushing, flossing and taking care of our teeth. But you may not know that...

When I was a kid, I bit my nails — and it used to drive my mom nuts. She thought it was the grossest...

When trying to get their hands extra clean, many people turn to antibacterial hand soaps. Living in Western culture, we’re pretty much conditioned to...

Whether you have children or not, you’ve more than likely heard a parent tell their child that they need to get their finger out...

In our society, we spend a lot of time cleaning our homes and ourselves. While modern hygiene is great — it keeps a lot...

Ugh, leaky gut — doesn't that sound lovely? Although this condition sounds gross, there are greater concerns, including its connection to chronic disease. Due to...

Whether you're jetting off to work or going on a date, you want to smell fresh — especially your breath. Without getting into the nasty...

Gathered around the refreshment table at a party or barbeque, happily munching away on chips and salsa and catching up with old friends, it's...

Antibiotic-resistant superbugs are an increasing threat all around the world, and for the last several years, researchers have been looking at alternatives to antibiotics...

A day at the beach turned into a nightmare for a Galveston, Texas man after contracting a rare and potentially fatal flesh-eating bacteria. Now...