Hygiene

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A Chester County student's financial hardships inspired him to start a nonprofit that gives out hygiene kits

Menstrual discs are better for heavy periods than tampons or pads, study finds

Menstrual Products Study

Pet food hygiene mistakes are common among dog owners, survey finds

Dog Food Study

Yes, we should be keeping the healthier hand-washing habits we developed at the start of the pandemic

Hand Washing Disease Prevention

New Apple Watch features include hand-washing timer, sleep tracking

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New infection control program wipes out MRSA from athletic training rooms

Education, resources key to infection prevention

The most germ-infested places you encounter – and how to stay healthy

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Why you may want to skip the mouthwash during your post-workout cleanse

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Children's Health

Parents, dental hygiene should begin at the first tooth

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3 Philadelphia dental offices closed due to unsanitary practices, possible infection

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This man's brain infection lends caution to cleaning your ears with cotton swabs

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ATMs dispense more than money: The dirt and dope that's on your cash

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Why it's obviously better to shower in the morning than at night

Showering

Florida woman shaves legs in public pool, grosses out world

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You (and most of the millions of holiday travelers you encounter) are washing your hands wrong

It’s not just doctors and nurses, patients need to wash their hands, too

South Jersey college provides free dental care Friday for children

Dental

Sleep Apnea Alzheimer's

Sleep apnea may be linked to brain changes that cause Alzheimer's disease

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Choosing safe toys: Tips for parents and caregivers

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Abington teen starts 'little library' to help children of people experiencing homelessness and...

Teen Drug Use

Fewer teens are using alcohol, cigarettes and marijuana than before the pandemic

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The role of friends and peers in preventing impaired driving

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Increasing steps per day, even by a modest amount, could reduce risk of developing depression

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