Mobile phones are ‘Trojan horses’ for germs. Here’s how to clean them
I’ve never cleaned my mobile phone, but after chatting with experts for this story, it was the first…
Large US trial supports silver diamine fluoride for severe early childhood caries
A large US trial reveals how a quick, noninvasive dental treatment could help manage aggressive tooth decay in…
Review outlines effective approaches to reduce recurrent hepatic encephalopathy
Hepatic encephalopathy (HE) is a neurologic complication of advanced liver disease, causing impaired functioning, reduced quality of life…
Jet lag may disrupt athletes’ gut microbiome and slow recovery
Long-haul travel may do more than disturb sleep; it could also alter the gut microbiome in ways that…
Different cyclone definitions reveal uneven diarrheal disease risks across Asia
A multi-region study shows that local wind and rainfall thresholds may be critical for detecting the risks of…
Scientists develop wearable robotic system to restore hand function
Researchers at the Medical University of Vienna, in collaboration with ETH Zurich, the Technical University of Munich and…
Symptoms of respiratory illness in wind players and their relationship to instrument hygiene
Rusu, H. Z., Mutlu, H. B., Kilic, V., Poyraz, N. & Eryilmaz, H. Bacteria found in brasswind instruments:…
‘Ozempic breath’ has GLP-1 users snapping up gum and mints
Eau, eau, eau, Eau-zempic! You’ve heard of “Ozempic butt,” “Ozempic fingers,” “Ozempic mouth” and “Ozempic teeth” — now,…
Used Diapers Turned into New Ones Thanks to Super-Recycling Japanese Towns and New Innovation
Japanese diaper brands on a shelf – credit 維基小霸王- CC BY-SA 4.0. In the 1990s, a pair of…
Chlorhexidine reduces umbilical cord infections in newborns
A new Cochrane review finds that chlorhexidine likely cuts umbilical cord infection rates by about 29% in low-…
Adults’ exposure to diverse microbes may worsen allergic conditions
The “hygiene hypothesis” suggests exposure to diverse types of microbes may protect against developing diseases caused by allergens,…
Benny Blanco defends personal hygiene after fans begged Selena Gomez to divorce him over dirty feet
Days after the internet went wild over Benny Blanco’s dirty feet, he defended his personal hygiene on “Jimmy…