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Your bed is a buffet for bacteria, dust mites and fungi. Here’s how to clean it properly and why it matters for your health
A microbiologist explores the science behind beard hygiene.
Showers help remove dirt, oil, dead skin cells and sweat from our skin.
Disease-causing bacteria, fungi and viruses have been found everywhere in the gym – including on floors, door handles, weights, treadmills and...
In the heat of summer, many parents take their children to splash pools or splash pads and other recreational water parks to cool down. But indoor...
There is a cognitive bias called “the curse of knowledge” (sometimes also called “the curse of expertise”). It happens when you incorrectly assume...
Demand for secondhand and vintage clothing has surged within the last few years. Pre-owned fashion is seen by many consumers as a cheaper, more...
Toothbrushes and showerheads in American homes are teeming with viruses known as bacteriophages (bacteria eaters), a new study has found. Many of...
Eating fruits and vegetables every day is a great way to stay healthy – just make sure you wash them properly first. While most people are aware of...