From a young age, people are taught to bathe daily to stay clean and healthy. But as bodies and skin age, routine cleaning ...

About 795,000 Americans will have a stroke this year, but new research suggests that a common, healthy habit may reduce the risk of certain types of stroke. About 795,000 Americans will have a stroke ...

We all know the basics of staying clean. Shower regularly. Brush your teeth. Wash your hands after using the bathroom. But beyond these fundamental habits lies a whole universe of less-discussed ...

Flossing teeth at least once a week is linked to a lower risk of stroke caused by blood clots and irregular heartbeats, a new study says. The research, to be presented next week at the International ...

Modern science has revealed much about the benefits — and dangers — of different hygiene and beauty practices. Yet long before these discoveries, people were just as determined to stay clean, healthy, ...

Many of us owe our earliest lessons about cleanliness to the parents or guardians who taught us that good hygiene is one of the most important foundations of a healthy life. From flossing before ...

Many dental patients in the U.S. may need to do better. They may not be doing enough when it comes to visiting the dentist regularly or maintaining a consistent oral hygiene routine, according to a ...

The role of hygiene in relationships exceeds our common understanding of its importance in healthy partnerships. Hygiene is ...

The importance of maintaining dental hygiene is emphasized from the time most people are small children. Indeed, parents start early by cleaning kids' teeth the moment the first one pushes ...