Excessive hygiene combined with early use of antibiotics can lead to inflammatory bowel disease in children, a new study being presented in the US this week will show.

From excessive hygiene to low-fiber diets, author Theresa MacPhail explores the deep-rooted causes of rising allergy rates in her new book Allergic. Accessibility links. Skip to main content; ...

From excessive hygiene to low-fiber diets, author Theresa MacPhail explores the deep-rooted causes of rising allergy rates in her new book Allergic: Our Irritated Bodies in a Changing World.

From excessive hygiene to low-fiber diets, author Theresa MacPhail explores the deep-rooted causes of rising allergy rates in her new book Allergic. Why our allergies are getting worse —and what ...

Developing evidence-based hygiene practices helps maintain health while avoiding excessive or harmful routines. Good hygiene supports health without requiring extreme measures or unnecessary products.

Why do I smell bad even with good hygiene? Sweat and body odor are typically thought to go hand in hand, but experts say it's a little more complicated than that. Sweat alone doesn't have a smell ...

The International Space Station (ISS) is an ultra-sterilized environment, but this excessive hygiene could have detrimental effects on astronauts' health. A recent study suggests that introducing ...

Bromhidrosis is often associated with hyperhidrosis or excessive sweating. Untreated, it can negatively affect mental health; ...