Men's Use of Personal Care Products, and Chemicals They Contain, Has Doubled in 20 Years

• Sarah D. Collins HealthDay Reporter
• July 26, 2023
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Men's use of personal care products has almost doubled since 2004, exposing them to some potentially harmful chemicals, a new study commissioned by the Environmental Working Group (EWG) finds.

Overall, the average American adult uses 12 personal care products a day that...

Fluoride Toothpaste, Make Room for a New Competitor

• Sarah D. Collins HealthDay Reporter
• July 18, 2023
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Fluoride may have found its match in preventing cavities.

New research shows that toothpaste containing hydroxyapatite, one of the main mineral components in teeth, can prevent cavities as effectively as fluoride, which has been used in toothpaste since 1956.

The...

Your Smartphone Is a Haven for Allergens

• Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
• November 10, 2022
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That smartphone in your hand could be triggering your allergies, a new study by an 18-year-old high school student suggests.

A science fair project by Hana Ruran, of Hopkinton, Mass., found that cellphones are often loaded with cat and dog allergens, bacteria and fungi. ...

Take Care When Handling, Storing Your Contact Lenses

• By Sydney Murphy HealthDay Reporter
• September 20, 2022
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Contact lenses can be indispensable for those with poor vision, but if they aren't properly cleaned and stored you run the risk of serious eye infections, ...

Drills Key to Making Dental Appointments COVID-Safe

• February 7, 2022
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The type of drill your dentist uses just might determine your chances of catching COVID-19 while in the chair.

So claims new research that suggests dentists can significantly improve patient s...

Airborne COVID Virus Drifts Outside Isolation Rooms at Home

• Robert Preidt
• February 1, 2022
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Telling people to isolate in a bedroom when COVID-19 strikes may not be enough to keep the virus from spreading to others in the household, a new study suggests.

Airborne coronavirus particles were found both inside and outside the rooms of people with COVID-19 who were ...

The 'Oreo Test' and Other Ways to Help Kids' Oral Health

• Dennis Thompson
• February 1, 2022
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Worried your kid isn't brushing his or her teeth properly? You might want to try the Oreo test.

"If the child eats an Oreo and brushes their teeth and the parent can still see the Oreos, they need to be checking and helping them brush," said Elise Sarvas, a clinical asso...

12 Steps to the Best Holiday Gift: Health

• December 25, 2021
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Give yourself and your loved ones the gifts of health and safety this holiday season, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests.

The agency outlines 12 ways to do that, beginning with a reminder that washing your hands with soap and clean running water...

Men (Santa Included) Need These Facial Hair Care Tips

• December 24, 2021
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Healthy looking facial hair starts with healthy skin -- even if you're Santa.

The American Academy of Dermatology suggests some tips to prevent dandruff,

Old Spice, Secret Antiperspirants Recalled Due to Benzene

• Robert Preidt
• November 30, 2021
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Several Old Spice and Secret aerosol spray antiperspirants and hygiene products have been voluntarily recalled in the United States due to the presence of the cancer-causing chemical benzene, Proctor & Gamble says.

Benzene exposure can occur by inhalation, orally and thr...

Physics Shows Why 20 Seconds Is Right for Hand-Washing

• August 17, 2021
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Twenty seconds.

That's how long you need to wash your hands to remove germs, a new physics study confirms.

Typical hand-washing guidelines -- including those from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention -- advise scrubbing your hands for a minimum of 20...