Drugs and MedicineA Cold, Sinus and Allergy Product Sold at Walmart and Other Retailers Has Been Recalled Nationwide With respiratory illnesses still circulating, this is a reminder why it’s essential to follow best practice with this type of product.
Eye CareWhat Is Commonly Misdiagnosed as Pink Eye? An Expert Eye Doctor Shares the List A leading eye doctor and optometry professor reveals what’s often mistaken for pink eye—and red flags indicating a more serious problem.
Infectious DiseasesA New Study Has Found This Infection Could Claim 10 Million Lives Per Year by 2050 Researchers looked at 520 million patient records to narrow in on a growing problem. Here are the regions where it could have the worst impact.
Skin Health31,000 Tubes of Product Recalled by an Influencer-Favorite Skincare Brand The Los Angeles-based company issued a recall on a facial moisturizer as a government agency cites possible contamination.
FoodFrench’s Just Recalled More than 3,000 Units of an Iconic Summer Grocery Authorities report the product may be contaminated with bacteria that can cause bloodstream infections or other effects.
Infectious DiseasesHere’s How Many Germs Are Lurking on Your Smartwatch, According to New Research A new study cautions that your smartwatch could be more than just a connectivity tool—it might also be a bacterial hotspot.
Foot CareHere’s What Happens If You Don’t Change Your Socks, According to a Doctor Two experts in foot health share the five things dirty socks can do to your feet. Plus: Here’s exactly how often you should be changing your socks.
Infectious Diseases10 Times You Shouldn’t Use Antibacterial Wipes Antibacterial wipes are a time-crunched cleaner’s best friend—but not when it comes to these cleaning jobs.
Healthy HabitsAn MD Lists the 5 Warning Signs You Have Bad Hygiene Sometimes the only option is cut corners when it comes to self-care…but these hints can indicate the true quality of your clean routine.
Food9 Food Safety Rules Every Super Bowl Party Host Should Know Certified epidemiology and food protection experts advise there are tricks to serving the dishes that will line your Super Bowl Sunday spread.
ExerciseEpidemiologists’ Top 12 Gym Hygiene Rules Since the Pandemic How germs spread in gyms Gyms are the perfect environment for germs, spreading primarily through contact with contamination and droplet transmission,…
Healthy HabitsHere’s Why It’s OK to Sit on a Public Toilet Seat Public toilet seats are repulsive to many people who worry about germs. But what does science suggest about sitting on a public toilet seat?
Eye CareCan You Swim With Contacts? The short answer is no. Contact lenses should never be exposed to water because of the potential harm to your eyes. Let’s dive into why.
Healthy HabitsHere’s How Often You Should Really Wash Your Towels Here’s the general rule of thumb for how often you should wash your towels.
FoodHere’s Why You Should Never Wrap Your Leftovers in Foil Aluminum foil is for baking, not storing leftovers.
Skin HealthEczema vs. Psoriasis: 13 Differences Doctors Need You to Know Eczema and psoriasis have a lot in common, but there are key differences in their causes, triggers, symptoms, and treatments. Knowing if your symptoms are caused by psoriasis or eczema is the first step toward getting relief.
