germs
I’m a flight attendant — these are the filthiest areas of an airplane and you should avoid them
October 28, 2024 | 10:21amIt should come as no surprise that planes are just downright dirty.
I'm a doctor — stop making these 3 dangerous laundry mistakes
September 27, 2024 | 6:00am"How you do your laundry impacts your skin," said Dr. Charles Puza, a board-certified NYC dermatologist.
I'm a doctor — here are 4 ways to avoid getting sick from germs
July 30, 2024 | 8:33amThese hacks have gone viral.
Doing this to your toothbrush could increase gross germs and bacteria
May 24, 2024 | 10:22amIf you're doing this, it's time to change your dental routine.
Gender-neutral toilets are the dirtiest of all: study
April 30, 2024 | 2:32pmResearchers collected 480 samples from six types of bathrooms — male staff, female staff, male patient, female patient, disabled, and unisex — in three hospitals.
Microbiologist swiftly debunks 'five second rule' with gross-out movie theater popcorn test
March 1, 2024 | 9:34pmThe germ-seeking scientist left his TikTok followers floored.
Why you should never hover over a public toilet
February 14, 2024 | 11:54amA doctor reveals the hidden dangers of not sitting properly on a public toilet- sorry!
Should you flush with the lid open or closed? Experts have a new theory
January 25, 2024 | 4:57pmThis study flushes away all doubts.
Are 'outside clothes' too gross to wear inside? Experts reveal the dirty truth
January 11, 2024 | 7:05pmOne microbiologist told The Post that “people don’t tend to wash things like winter coats a lot."
Top archaeologist reveals real reason behind 'curse of the pharaohs'
December 3, 2023 | 10:08pm"When you have a mummy inside a tomb, this mummy has germs that you cannot see,” he told The Sun, adding. "Archaeologists in the past, they were in a hurry...
These are the top cleaning hacks Americans can't get enough of: survey
December 1, 2023 | 4:11pmAmericans dedicate nearly four hours per week just to cleaning, according to new research.
Almost half of Gen Z are 'germaphobes' and handwash 10-times or more daily
November 27, 2023 | 11:47amNearly a third of Gen Z wash their hands between 11 and 20 times each day, or roughly once every hour.
Your hotel room is dirtier than you'd like to believe, experts reveal
November 8, 2023 | 2:15pmYou may be on vacation, but germs aren't.
I'm a dentist — your toothbrush is a filthy germ bomb, here's what to do about it
October 24, 2023 | 2:47pmThe disgusting truth is that your toothbrush could be harboring mold and bacteria, according to Dr. Ellie Phillips, a dentist based in Austin, Texas.
Ditch that loofah — grab one of these 'hygenic' alternatives instead
October 19, 2023 | 12:55pm"Loofahs are not necessary to use in the shower and may come with associated risks," Dr. Marisa Garshick said.
Germs thrive in these body 'hot spots' – and it looks like your grandma was right all along
October 3, 2023 | 10:09amScientists tested what they dubbed "the grandma hypothesis" -- named for grandma's warnings to clean the dark corners of the body.
Dirty Gen Zers admit they don't wash their hands at fests: 'Not surprising'
July 26, 2023 | 8:35pmThis summer's festival lineup is sick — but not in the way you want it to be.
I'm an optometrist — here's why it's dangerous to rub your eyes
April 20, 2023 | 6:54pmThe habit — often "an automatic response to tired, irritated eyes" — could result in a "whole host of issues," UK optometrist Nimmi Mistry warns.
Purell hand sanitizer looks for buyer as demand falls after pandemic
April 13, 2023 | 1:24pmGojo Industries, which has an annual sales figure of about $1 billion, could potentially be valued at roughly $3 billion in the event of a deal, the sources said.
Scientist exposes hidden bacteria all over your home — including staph, E. coli
March 31, 2023 | 11:44amEveryday objects that look clean on the surface may have some dirty little secrets.