It’s easy to see when surfaces and major appliances are dirty - but there are some smaller household items that could be putting your health at risk with E. coli, Salmonella, Staph and other fatal ...

Plus, how to tell if it needs healing in the first place.

At first glance, natto can feel a little intimidating. The sticky threads, the strong aroma and the fermented taste make it one of those foods people either adore or avoid. Yet natto has quietly ...

A University of Helsinki study has investigated bacterial adhesion, survival and transmission on untreated and treated wood surfaces under both laboratory and field conditions. The laboratory work ...

Almost everyone carries microscopic mites on their skin. They live inside pores and hair follicles, feeding on skin oils and ...

Men are more susceptible than women to skin infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus bacteria, but the biological basis for this disparity has remained unclear. A new study led by UT Southwestern ...

I’m glad my dermatologist isn’t privy to my shower routine. At 45, there’s a lot I will do to keep my skin soft, smooth, and ...

Sweat rarely smells on its own. Body odour develops when bacteria on the skin break down compounds in sweat and release volatile chemicals that evaporate into the air. This interaction between sweat ...

Many over-the-counter supplements for dry skin include probiotics, omega-3 supplements, ceramides, hyaluronic acid, and other multivitamins.

Scientists have discovered bacteria frozen in an ancient underground ice cave that is resistant to 10 modern antibiotics. Ice caves host a variety of microorganisms, which if melted, could add to the ...

A one-month indoor gardening period increased the bacterial diversity of the skin and was associated with higher levels of anti-inflammatory molecules in the blood. A one-month indoor gardening period ...

A doctor says watch out for a condition that can need immediate medical attention. Dr Ranj Singh said the condition "might feel flu-like", but it could also become "life-threatening" if ignored.