Bad odor and poor hygiene are often seen merely as indicators of personal neglect. However, they can also be significant signs of underlying mental health issues. Mental health and personal hygiene ...

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, ...

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 ...

According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, there are an estimated 128,000 hospitalizations and around 3000 deaths each year related to foodborne illnesses. Older adults are more likely to ...

The bacterium Escherichia coli is normally present in both human and animal guts. However, some strains of E. coli have developed resistance to antibiotics and can cause dangerous infections. But how ...

Health officials in Uganda are raising concern over persistently low handwashing practices across the country, warning that poor hygiene continues to fuel the spread of preventable diseases.According ...