Tag: bacteria

Your fingernails might look harmless, but they can harbor a surprising amount of bacteria, dirt, and even viruses under the surface. If you’re skipping...

That sparkling water pitcher on your counter might look pristine, but it could be harboring a slimy secret if you don't clean it regularly....

That trusty loofah hanging in your shower might be doing more harm than good. Dermatologists are warning against using natural and synthetic loofahs, citing...

You step out of the shower, reach for your trusty towel, and hang it up like always. But how many more uses can you...

You’d think after a global pandemic, Americans would’ve gotten the memo: wash your hands. And yet, here we are—still collectively failing Hygiene 101. A...

You might think your bedroom is your home's cleanest, coziest sanctuary—but think again. This so-called haven is teeming with bacteria, fungi, allergens, and even...

Did you know your skin is secretly arming you against superbug staph? It turns out that a common skin fungus, Malassezia, quietly manufactures molecules...

Ever crawled into bed too exhausted to wash your face? Occasional makeup skips might not harm your skin, but ignoring cleanser forever could be...

Peeing in the shower is America’s best-kept secret. Yup, you read that right, but for the record: I came into this a skeptic. Like...

Reaching for mouthwash might seem like a smart way to freshen your breath and kill germs, but science suggests it could be harming more...