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Okay, so here we are standing in a public restroom trying to decide what stall has our name on it. There is no avoiding using the stall when it comes to an emergency. Sometimes you have to just...

Staphylococcus (staph) is a type of bacteria that presents a health risk when it enters a wound, possibly causing a serious infection requiring antibiotic treatment. New staph strains continue to...

With today's increased concern with sanitation and staying germ-free, alcohol-based hand sanitizer is a growing commodity. Since its discovery in 1966 by Lupe Hernandez of Bakersfield, California,...

The main cause of common foot odor is foot perspiration. This happens not because of the smell of the sweat itself (contrary to popular belief, all sweat is actually odorless), but because sweat,...

The year was 1907, and the cause for alarm was an epidemic of typhoid fever. Numerous cases of typhoid had mysteriously sprung up in Long Island, N.Y., which initially baffled health...

Timid moments of refusal when requested to take your shoes off at the door of a friend's house can lead to embarrassing moments. Foot odor can be offensive when you fail to take the offensive...

Waterless hand sanitizers are an effective method to kill germs and bacteria on the hands. However, a few precautions should be made when purchasing a hand sanitizer in order to maximize...

Shigella Boydii is a gram-negative, rod-shaped bacterium that is typically found in tropical regions of the world. It is one of four types of Shigella bacteria and is the least common amongst...

Now that artificial turf is frequently being used on school and youth athletic fields in addition to professional ones, scrutiny of the potential health hazards of turf is increasing as well. The...

Lets face it public restrooms can be flat out nasty, but even a bathroom that appears clean most likely harbors millions of dangerous bacteria. Follow these tips to avoid picking up harmful...

Playgrounds and public play spaces are a breeding ground for germs and bacteria. Studies on public play equipment such as swings, slides, jungle gyms and monkey bars turned up evidence of human...