Hygiene

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.

A passenger on a Carnival Sunrise cruise was filmed scraping dry skin from her foot using a dining room fork before continuing to eat her pizza with it. The video has sparked widespread outrage online, forcing the cruise line to issue an official statement.