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Displaying all articles tagged:
Hygiene
taking a stand
Aug. 19, 2021
The Stinky Celebrities Are Right
Comedian Sam Taggart, a self-described “lil stinker,” defends the seemingly indefensible.
By
Sam Taggart
less is more
July 27, 2021
How Often Do You Really Need to Wash a Baby?
According to wellness experts Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher, only when it’s visibly dirty.
By
Claire Lampen
isolation handbook
Mar. 5, 2020
Your Phone Is Filthy. Here’s How to Disinfect It.
Even without the threat of coronavirus, phones are known to be huge repositories for germs.
By
Erica Schwiegershausen
sports
Nov. 2, 2017
Why Is Selena Gomez Wearing Justin Bieber’s Sweaty Hockey Jersey?
There’s no way that thing smelled okay after his game.
By
Lisa Ryan
July 20, 2017
In Search of the Best Way to Time Your Daily Shower
Are you team morning, or team right-before-bed?
By
Cari Romm
Nov. 15, 2016
A Mad Doctor and a 19th-Century Medical Mystery We’re Still Learning From Today
After making one of the most significant discoveries in modern medicine, Ignaz Semmelweis was beaten to death in an insane asylum
By
Steven Poole
June 6, 2016
The World Is Covered in Feces, So Wash Your Hands, Please
Think about this the next time you see someone bite their nails or rub their eyes on the train.
By
Drake Baer
Yikes
Feb. 2, 2016
Terrible Report Says Seltzer Slowly Rots Your Teeth
Even unflavored fizzy water contains an acid that erodes tooth enamel.
By
Clint Rainey
love bites
Nov. 17, 2014
11 Percent of Americans Have Ended a Relationship Over Bad Hygiene
Make a clean break, find a cleaner person to date.
By
Melissa Dahl
Sept. 19, 2014
Which Gets Hands Cleaner: Paper Towels or Air Dryers?
A public restroom hygienic battle.
By
Melissa Dahl
gone in 20 seconds
June 12, 2013
You Probably Aren’t Washing Your Hands Long Enough
How to time twenty seconds in your head.
By
Maureen O'Connor
Funnies
Oct. 19, 2009
Because Sometimes Twitter Isn’t Enough
A monster cat checks out the goods at a Chinatown fish stall.
By
Daniel Maurer
Eatiquette
Mar. 24, 2009
Keep It Clean
A couple of reasons to mind the rules of restaurant hygiene.
By
Daniel Maurer