(Natural News) Antibiotic-resistant infections remain a serious problem in hospitals throughout the world, and they’re widely considered to be one of the biggest health threats we are facing today. Unfortunately, the very places people go for treating such infections also happen to be major breeding grounds for superbug infections, and it’s impacting patients and doctors […]

(Natural News) The next time you go to the pediatric clinic, it may be best not to let your child into the ball pit. A recent study warned that these physical therapy playgrounds were just as dirty and filled with disease-causing microbes as their counterparts in family restaurants. Published in the American Journal of Infection […]

(Natural News) Before SHTF, you need to consider one important aspect of hygiene and sanitation: hand washing. But how can you wash your hands if you run out of water? (h/t to PrimalSurvivor.net) The simple act of hand washing is essential for preventing the spread of diseases and infections, especially during a large-scale natural disaster that may cut off […]

(Natural News) Airplane cabins are blanketed with germs, so it’s easy to catch a disease if you don’t take extra measures to protect yourself. The odds of travelers carrying the flu on an airplane are especially high during flu season. Your risk of catching the flu is higher still in airplanes because you are in […]

(Natural News) Hog farm workers face many challenges at work. The laundry list of occupational hazards they have to deal with every day at work is diverse. That list ranges from simple needle stick injuries to long-term respiratory health problems. One of the more significant threats to hog farmers is staph infection — an often […]

(Natural News) If you’re a frequent traveler, here’s something to think about on your next flight. According to a study, most airport germs can be found in an unlikely place. Surprisingly, it’s not in the toilets. The study was conducted by researchers from the National Institute for Health and Welfare (Terveyden ja hyvinvoinnin laitos; THL) in Finland and the University of […]

(Natural News) Are you one of those people who obsessively washes their hands with anti-germ handwash and sprays the countertops repeatedly with hygiene cleaners? If so, it may come as a surprise to know that some scientists believe that this kind of obsessive cleaning could actually be making you sicker. It may sound counterintuitive, but as […]

(Natural News) Do you remember when you last cleaned your smartphone screen? According to a study in the U.K., over a third of users have never cleaned their phones, which means these devices are filthier than a toilet seat. The research was conducted by Insurance2go, a British travel insurance company. Aerobic bacteria, mold, and yeast on your […]

(Natural News) Most people spend the majority of their lives indoors. But what many people don’t realize is that the dust that builds up inside built environments like your house, school, or workplace is thriving with microbial communities. These consist of diverse populations of both pathogenic and commensal bacteria, which tend to be affected by […]

(Natural News) Before smartphones became popular, people needed to bring reading material like newspapers or books to the toilet. Now, you can sit on the john for as long as you want if you have your smartphone with you. However, researchers warn that using your phone while you’re on the toilet may be bad for your health. […]