Hygiene

Recent studies highlight the critical link between diet, oral microbiome balance, and overall health. Eating nitrate-rich vegetables, polyphenols, and hard cheeses supports beneficial oral bacteria, while sugars and improper mouthwash use disrupt it.

Learn the proper routine for cleaning your makeup brushes to prevent skin irritation, protect bristle quality, and ensure flawless application every day.

Sleeping with your dog in bed may feel cozy, but experts warn of severe sleep disruption and hidden hygiene risks, including dangerous bacterial pathogens transferred to your sheets.

Halitosis or chronic bad breath is frequently caused by poor oral hygiene, bacterial buildup, or underlying medical conditions. Effective treatment requires proper dental care, lifestyle adjustments, and addressing root causes.

Kitchen cloths and sponges left damp can breed harmful bacteria like Salmonella and E. coli. Experts recommend frequent washing, proper drying, and regular replacement.

A customer who found a live worm in a salad ordered from River Noodles in Petah Tikva received compensation, while the chain claimed the complaint was an attempt at public shaming.

Our phone accompanies us almost everywhere – it is in our hands almost all day, on the desk, in bed, in the bag, and even in the bathroom, including public ones. Throughout the day we touch dozens of different surfaces and then return to touch the screen, so it is not surprising that it becomes a place where bacteria and microorganisms from our environment accumulate. The question is just how many...

From using the wrong shampoo to aggressive towel drying: the new guide debunks myths about washing frequency, sulfates, and hair loss in the shower. What small change will save your hair?

Nail fungus is no longer the domain of the elderly alone; young people who spend time in the gym, at the pool, and in beauty salons may be more exposed. Why this happens, what the risk factors are, and how to reduce the risk – without giving up your grooming and training routine.

We wash the bathtub, clean the toilet, and change the sheets, but there are places in the house that most of us hardly think need cleaning. Studies conducted in recent years show that bacteria and fungi can establish themselves even inside the shower head, bath toys, the dishwasher, and the toothbrush holder. This does not mean that the house is dangerous or that you need to disinfect everything...

The house looks clean, the floor is shiny, and the kitchen is tidy, yet there is still an unclear smell in the air? It is possible that the source of the problem is precisely in the places we almost never think to clean. Appliances, the mattress, handles, and even the area above the cabinets can accumulate dirt for months.

There are items in the house that we make sure to clean almost every week, and there are those that remain off the chore list simply because they look clean. However, according to microbiology and cleaning experts, one of the smallest and most everyday objects in the bathroom can become a hotbed for bacteria, mold, and fungi. If you have never given a thought to your toothbrush holder, it might be...

It turns out the kitchen sponge is the most bacteria-laden object in the house, carrying more germs than a toilet handle. Research shows that regular dish soap doesn't clean it, but simply redistributes bacteria.

Thought the tray table was the problem? It turns out the most contaminated surface on the plane is actually something else, and most of us forget to disinfect it. A microbiologist reveals which spots must be cleaned, and where you should never store your passport and headphones.