Tagged With Hygiene

FDA put an 'import alert' on all hand sanitizers from Mexico, saying they may contain a toxic chemical

Kelsie Sandoval

What would happen to you if you never washed your hands

Victoria Barranco, Bob Hunt, Emily Park

My vaginal discharge smells like onions after sex. Should I be concerned?

Julia Naftulin

Every hand sanitizer the FDA has flagged as potentially deadly or useless

Julia Naftulin

The hand sanitizers you should avoid, including those made with low levels of alcohol or toxic levels of methanol

Anna Medaris Miller

Supermarkets are paying thousands of dollars for this touch-free handwashing machine that kills 99.9% of germs in 12 seconds

Havovi Cooper

We asked 15 public health experts if homemade masks are a good idea to limit the spread of the coronavirus, and the results are mixed

Hilary Brueck

The coronavirus pandemic has radically redefined what it means to be clean — and major hotel brands are launching enhanced cleanliness initiatives to ease travellers' fears

Melissa Wiley

My boyfriend has such bad hygiene I don't want to have sex with him. How can I tell him without hurting his feelings?

Julia Naftulin

People are buying less shampoo and deodorant, and fewer razors, as they stay indoors during the coronavirus pandemic

Jessica Snouwaert

What causes a stye and the best ways to get rid of one

MK Manoylov

How medical workers decontaminate their clothes when they get home from treating coronavirus patients, and why you don't have to do the same

Gabby Landsverk

WHO says there is no need for healthy people to wear face masks, days after the CDC told all Americans to cover their faces

Julia Naftulin

People in Laredo, Texas, could be fined up to $1,000 if they don't wear a mask or a bandana to cover their face during the coronavirus pandemic

Julia Naftulin

Pink eye could be an overlooked symptom of COVID-19, eye health experts say

Julia Naftulin

Are your nails too long? A doctor explains why trimming them and removing chipped polish may help prevent the spread of coronavirus

Darcy Schild

What to do if someone in your home gets sick with the coronavirus

Julia Naftulin

New York City health officials say 'you are your safest sex partner' during the coronavirus pandemic

Julia Naftulin

You probably don't need to worry about getting coronavirus from the packages you're ordering, but here's what you can do to be sure

Julia Naftulin

Everything that you can safely do outside of your home during the coronavirus outbreak, from grocery shopping to park visits

Julia Naftulin