Your phone is essentially a portable petri dish. Think about everywhere you take it-the gym, the kitchen, and yes, the bathroom-and then consider that it spends half its life pressed against your face ...

If you're tired of inhaling chemical fumes around the house, pine oil is a popular alternative that's natural and effective.

Keeping your home clean is not just about appearances, it is about controlling hidden germs and grime that quietly undo your ...

It’s not as hard as you think—and you don’t have to scrub every surface, every day to keep things feeling fresh. Yes, there ...

Another common myth is that antibacterial soap is a must for killing germs on our hands. However, regular soap is just as ...

During the COVID-19 pandemic, disinfectants became our shield. Hand sanitizers, disinfectant wipes and antimicrobial sprays ...

So, ditch the antibacterial products altogether and fight cold and flu season the old-fashioned way: with plain soap and water. You’ll fare just as well and leave your long-term health and that of the ...

For over a decade, Ruth has written for multiple outlets providing patient education, including Health. She has written for health student education companies, collaborating on an anatomy textbook ...

You might have noticed more people taking a pass on alcohol as they discover the physical and mental benefits of an alcohol-free lifestyle. With this trend has come a new generation of nonalcoholic ...

William Truswell, MD, FACS, operates his own cosmetic and reconstructive facial surgery practice. Dr. Truswell was the first in his area in Western Massachusetts to have an accredited private office ...

I stopped sending peanut butter and jelly sandwiches to school with my kids around 2007. That was roughly the moment when people started talking about a dramatic rise in the number of children with ...