Most people spend a lot of time on their feet, so it's a good idea to take care of them.
With proper care, you can minimize the stress your feet take on when holding you up and getting you around, an expert says.
“Common problems that people face include hammerto...
Grandma knew it all along: Certain places on the body are "hot spots" for unhealthy microbes.
That notion -- which the authors of a new study dubbed “the...
Piercings can be a fun way to express yourself, but they can also cause complications -- particularly in areas that aren't the earlobes -- and need proper care.
“The first step to caring for your piercing is choosing a qualified piercer,” said
Men's use of personal care products has almost doubled since 2004, exposing them to some potentially harmful chemicals, a new study commissioned by the Environmental Working Group (EWG) finds.
Overall, the average American adult uses 12 personal care products a day that...
Fluoride may have found its match in preventing cavities.
New research shows that toothpaste containing hydroxyapatite, one of the main mineral components in teeth, can prevent cavities as effectively as fluoride, which has been used in toothpaste since 1956.
The...
That smartphone in your hand could be triggering your allergies, a new study by an 18-year-old high school student suggests.
A science fair project by Hana Ruran, of Hopkinton, Mass., found that cellphones are often loaded with cat and dog allergens, bacteria and fungi. ...
Contact lenses can be indispensable for those with poor vision, but if they aren't properly cleaned and stored you run the risk of serious eye infections, ...
The type of drill your dentist uses just might determine your chances of catching COVID-19 while in the chair.
So claims new research that suggests dentists can significantly improve patient s...
Telling people to isolate in a bedroom when COVID-19 strikes may not be enough to keep the virus from spreading to others in the household, a new study suggests.
Airborne coronavirus particles were found both inside and outside the rooms of people with COVID-19 who were ...
Worried your kid isn't brushing his or her teeth properly? You might want to try the Oreo test.
"If the child eats an Oreo and brushes their teeth and the parent can still see the Oreos, they need to be checking and helping them brush," said Elise Sarvas, a clinical asso...
Give yourself and your loved ones the gifts of health and safety this holiday season, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests.
The agency outlines 12 ways to do that, beginning with a reminder that washing your hands with soap and clean running water...
Healthy looking facial hair starts with healthy skin -- even if you're Santa.
The American Academy of Dermatology suggests some tips to prevent dandruff,
Several Old Spice and Secret aerosol spray antiperspirants and hygiene products have been voluntarily recalled in the United States due to the presence of the cancer-causing chemical benzene, Proctor & Gamble says.
Benzene exposure can occur by inhalation, orally and thr...
Twenty seconds.
That's how long you need to wash your hands to remove germs, a new physics study confirms.
Typical hand-washing guidelines -- including those from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention -- advise scrubbing your hands for a minimum of 20...
If you're in a public restroom, you may not want to hang around too long, because lots of airborne pathogens are hanging around, too.
Researchers from Florida Atlantic University's College of Engineering and Computer Science conducted flush tests in a public restroom wit...
Just because you've had your COVID-19 vaccination doesn't mean you can stop taking steps to protect yourself and others, experts say.
So far, only about 16% of Americans have been fully vaccinated, and on March 24, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention rep...
If you must travel during the spring break, be sure to follow recommended COVID-19 pandemic safety measures, an emergency medicine doctor advises.
Millions of people are packing airports, while only one-quarter of the U.S. population has received at least one shot of a C...
COVID-19 transmission is rare in schools that follow precautions such as mandatory masks, social distancing and frequent hand-washing, a new study finds.
And that's true even among close school contacts of people who test positive for the new coronavirus, according to re...
If seasonal allergies get you down, try tackling them with a good spring cleaning.
This can not only ease some of those spring symptoms, but also get rid of allergens you've been living with for a while, according to the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology...
Could the paws of assistance dogs be cleaner than the soles of your shoes?
Yes, claims a new study that calls for allowing assistance dogs to accompany their owners in all public places.
To prove their point, Dutch researchers tested the paws of 25 assistance dogs ...
If you think you can safely exercise without your mask in a gym during the pandemic, two new government reports show you are mistaken.
Coronavirus outbreaks at fitness centers in Chicago and Honolulu last summer were likely the result of exercisers and instructors not we...
As the new coronavirus vaccine rollout gathers speed, elevators will likely become a flash point for businesses hoping to reopen offices while sticking to social distancing.
And a new computer simulation suggests that the usual "first-come, first-served" elevator routine...
When New York City was the epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic last spring in the United States, nearby Mount Sinai South Nassau hospital was treating more than 400 COVID-19 patients at one time, remembers Dr. Aaron Glatt.
Infectious disease experts had warned for...
The coronavirus pandemic has turned many people into clean freaks, but new research suggests that deploying all those extra household disinfectants might be triggering asthma flare-ups.
"We became concerned with increased cleaning and disinfecting related to the COVID-19...
Wearing masks, frequent hand-washing and avoiding large crowds may not have been part of the American culture before the coronavirus pandemic began, but those habits are likely to stick around for a while, new research suggests.
A national survey from Ohio State Universi...
The microbes on your toothbrush mostly come from your mouth -- not your toilet -- and provide insight into your oral health, researchers say.
Their study was inspired by people's concerns that flushing a toilet might create a cloud of aerosol particles that end up on too...
Being infected with the virus that causes COVID-19 is not a foolproof shield against reinfection, a small preliminary study warns.
The finding stems from tracking nearly 3,250 young U.S. Marine recruits between May and October. Of those, 189 had previously tested positiv...
The coronavirus pandemic hit dental practices hard early in 2020, as COVID-19 fears kept millions of Americans from seeking routine oral health care.
But as dental offices have ratcheted up their safety measures, more patients have steadily been returning for checkups an...
One of the reasons women may be less vulnerable to COVID-19 is because they're more likely to adhere to social distancing policies, a new survey suggests.
A survey conducted in eight countries in March and April found substantial gender differences both in numbers of...
In some reassuring news on the coronavirus front, a new study finds that pregnant women with COVID-19 rarely infect their newborn.
That finding suggests that it may not be necessary to separate infected mothers from their infants and that moms can continue to breastf...
The truly scary thing about Halloween this year is that it's occurring during a pandemic, but there are safe ways to celebrate, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) says.
Suggestions include: virtual costume parties; physically distant, outdoor costume parades; H...
COVID-19 is primarily a respiratory infection, but experts have suspected the virus can also infiltrate the eyes. Now, scientists have more direct evidence of it.
The findings are based on a patient in China who developed an acute glaucoma attack soon after recoverin...
Shortly after President Donald Trump announced on Friday that he and his wife, Melania, have been diagnosed with COVID-19, Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden said that he and his wife, Jill, have tested negative for the coronavirus.
Both Bidens had attended ...
Infection control measures implemented in response to the coronavirus pandemic kept transmission of the virus to patients within a Boston hospital at nearly zero, according to a new study.
The measures at Brigham and Women's Hospital included: masking of all patients...
Face masks and hand-washing are a good start, but to protect your kids from the coronavirus you'll need to up your game on the road, too, a leading pediatricians' group says.
There are a number of things parents should do to protect children from COVID-19 infection w...
Cancer patients who need radiation therapy shouldn't let fear of COVID-19 delay their treatment, one hospital study suggests.
Over six days in May, during the height of the pandemic in New Jersey, surfaces in the radiation oncology department at Robert Wood Johnson ...
The warnings about vaping – inhaling the vapor of electronic cigarettes – tend to focus on the potential dangers to the heart and lungs.
But an increasing amount of research shows the chemicals in e-cigarettes start to inflict damage right where they enter ...
The American Association of Poison Control Centers has issued a warning on hand sanitizers that contain methanol (methyl alcohol).
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has already warned that some hand sanitizers are contaminated with methanol.
Methanol...
British scientists have discovered what makes people stink.
Blame an enzyme that hides in specific bacteria that colonize the human armpit.
"Solving the structure of this 'BO enzyme' has allowed us to pinpoint the molecular step inside certain bacteria th...
For most people, wearing a face mask is a harmless inconvenience, but wearing the coverings may cause skin problems for some, one dermatologist explains.
It's been called mask-acne, or "maskne."
Dermatologist Dr. Allison Truong, from Cedars-Sinai Medical Gr...
In the midst of a pandemic, many Americans still view face mask mandates as an assault on their personal freedoms, rather than a means of protecting themselves and others from COVID-19.
But a group of researchers out of Duke University say the mask backlash can be t...
Three major medical groups are urging Americans to wear face masks, wash their hands and practice social distancing as coronavirus cases continue to surge in the United States.
In an open letter to the public released Monday, the groups noted that stay-at-home order...
Summer camps are an annual ritual for millions of children, but one expert offers advice on how to determine whether it's safe to send your kids to one during the coronavirus pandemic.
First, your children need to understand the importance of regular hand-washing, ac...
Americans need to stay on their guard against COVID-19 even as their communities reopen, health officials warned Friday.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released two documents posing considerations that people should take into account when decidin...
Washing your hands more often may do more than slow the spread of COVID-19: New research suggests it also lowers your exposure to toxic flame retardants.
How? Scientists found that halogenated flame retardants used in plastic TV cases can travel from the TV to indoor...
When someone infected with the new coronavirus talks, coughs or sneezes, tiny droplets containing virus land on surfaces nearby.
If touched by someone else, those contaminated surfaces are a means of COVID-19 transmission. But new research shows that surface-based in...
Some companies are selling hand sanitizers with unproven claims that they'll protect you from the new coronavirus, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warns.
Last week, the agency issued its first warning letter for a hand sanitizer marketed with unproven COVID-19-...
Grocery shopping has become a daunting endeavor during the coronavirus pandemic, but there are things you can do to protect yourself and others, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration says.
Prepare a shopping list in advance and buy just one to two weeks' worth of gro...
In the brave new world of COVID-19, home is your sanctuary, the one place you want to be sure is virus-free.
But if you have to head outdoors, what are the best practices for decontaminating your things when you return home? Does everything -- smartphones, wallets, m...
Frequent hand-washing with soap and water is key to preventing the spread of coronavirus, but what's the best way to dry your hands afterward?
In a new, small study, British researchers found paper towels were better than the air dryers often found in public restroo...