Hygiene

Wearing the same socks for several days in a row? The unusual warning from researchers

Even if you deny it, we still know it happens, but it turns out it can be truly dangerous – and disgusting.

If you knew what accumulates inside them after just one day, you probably wouldn’t even consider wearing them again
NATAN dignity kits

Israeli NGO, US non-profit collaborate to deliver 2,000 hygiene kits to Khan Yunis women, girls

An oral rehabilitation specialist explains mouth with water after brushing? An oral rehabilitation specialist explains where your mistakes are and how to do it correctly

A dentist explains: This is the critical mistake everyone makes in their morning brushing

Procto Soft flushable wipes

Flushable biodegradable wipes for thorough cleaning, relief, and soothing of the anus


This is why your clothes always smell bad after a wash - here's how you can fix it

During the summer, bad smells become more common in your clothes, even after washing. Here's what the experts say to do.

A woman loads laundry into the washing machine at a laundromat in Cambridge, Massachusetts July 8, 2009.

The truth behind airplane lavatories — A flight attendant explains

A veteran flight attendant shared grim insider information about the state of airplane toilets.

 Passengers board an airplane.

This is what smoking does to your teeth, mouth and gums

Smokers expose themselves to a range of injuries and damage to teeth and mouth, from yellow teeth to tooth loss and serious illness. Dr. Lior Yaniv explains the dangers and suggests treatment methods

Deep breaths: Smoking pollution in Tel Aviv

Many women make at least one of these mistakes when they pee

Going to the bathroom is a trivial matter for most of us, but women can actually make several mistakes which can harm their health. Here are the highlights.

Toilet paper

Too many people pee in swimming pools - and it’s dangerous

It’s hard to say this, but many people pee in swimming pools and it's not only kids. A doctor explains why it’s so bad, especially when combined with chlorine.

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Nine things you didn’t know about sweat

Differences between men and women, medical concerns and foods that make us sweat excessively: Everything you didn’t know but wanted to know about sweat is explained here.

Man with Hyperhidrosis sweating very badly under armpit

Cooking chicken for the family? Here's one important thing you have to do

Are you preparing chicken for a holiday or Shabbat? There’s one guideline that for some reason most cooks miss and is especially critical to your health.

 A flock of chickens (Illustrative).

Here is what happened to a doctor who didn't use soap for five years

An interesting experiment conducted by a doctor in the US caused quite a bit of eyebrow raising, but resulted in important health insights.

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Farts definitely smell worse in the shower, but it's not because of what you ate

Experts explain why the gas we release in the shower smells much worse than what we release during the day, and there are three reasons that are unrelated to what we ate.

 Shower

You must replace your toothbrush every time you have a cold. Here's why

Here's all you need to know about the germs that can collect in your toothbrush if not properly handled

 Brushing teeth (Illustrative)