Periodontitis, or gum disease, can turn up in an individual as a result of infections and inflammation of the gums. This can cause a lot of discomfort and, at its worst, can cause teeth to loosen and ...

Living with primary immunodeficiency (PI) doesn’t mean you need to treat every surface, public place, or social interaction as dangerous. But it does mean that everyday hygiene is especially important ...

Even if they seem unsuspecting, body odors and subtle unpleasant smells can affect our perception of people, according to a study from PLOS One. Whether it's in the workplace or out meeting friends, ...

(Family Features) Your nose is essential for conditioning the air you breathe and serves as the first line of defense against dust, pollution, bacteria, viruses and more. The presence of these ...

Humans are not the only ones to teach their children good hygiene practices—mandrills do it too. In these primates, where many individuals are infected with contagious gastrointestinal parasites, some ...

A new paper in Evolution, Medicine, and Public Health, published by Oxford University Press, indicates that antibiotic resistance may result from poor hygiene practices in hospitals or other medical ...