Beach sand has five to 10 times more bacteria than adiacent water. Bacteria from bird droppings and human waste, such as E. coli, may survive longer in sand than in water because bacteria adhere to particles. Self-defense: Wash hands after leaving the...
When water is quickly heated far above its boiling point, the bubbles that normally form in boiling water don't form....
There are an estimated 75 million cases of foodborne illness in the US each year. Many victims think they have contracted a...
Table scraps can harm dogs. Grapes and raisins can cause vomiting, diarrhea and life-threatening kidney failure. Chocolate can be toxic to dogs—...
Some air cleaners could make your air unhealthy. Recent study: Some ionizing air filters expose users to high levels of ozone. Experts...
Twenty-five percent of men and 10% of women leave restrooms without washing their hands. Hand washing is one of the easiest steps...
Ice has more bacteria than the toilet water at some major fast-food restaurants. Recent finding: Samples from served ice, self-serve ice machines...
Mold in homes has been linked to asthma, headaches, fatigue, skin irritations and increased cancer risk. Important: Mold and other health-threatening irritants...
Get your medical history in six languages. The Medistick carries your medical history—plus the medical histories of up to four more...
Every traveler, regardless of destination, should get vaccinated against tetanus and hepatitis A. Hepatitis A virus is found in food and water,...
Predatory tropical fish and subtropical reef fish, including amberjack, grouper, banaanda, hogfish, triggerfish, snapper, mullet and moray eels, can carry ciguatoxin, a...
Unprepared travelers who hope to enjoy exotic locales often spend their days in a hotel bathroom instead. About 40% of all travelers...