News articles tagged with 'hygiene'
Gender and hygiene: Could cleanliness be hurting girls?
— 27 Jan 2011 19:02 | HealthLittle girls growing up in western society are expected to be neat and tidy - 'all ribbon and curls' - and one researcher who studies science and gender differences thinks that emphasis…
Health professionals need to take action on water and sanitation issues
— 16 Nov 2010 11:36 | HealthThe active involvement of health professionals in hygiene, sanitation, and water supply is absolutely crucial to accelerating and consolidating global health progress, says a new series…
Who hasn't had dental cavities?
— 26 Aug 2010 19:28 | HealthA research study has for the first time revealed data about dental cavities, periodontal disease, oral treatment needs, the use of dental prostheses and dental hygiene habits among…
1 in 4 not covering coughs, sneezes
— 13 Jul 2010 11:40 | HealthApproximately 1 out of every 4 people observed in a public setting failed to cover their mouth when they coughed or sneezed according to research presented today at the International…
OHSU School of Dentistry team examines how to rapidly assess children's tooth decay risk
— 23 Jun 2010 12:54 | HealthResearchers at the Oregon Health and Science University School of Dentistry have determined that ATP-driven (adenosine triphosphate-driven) bioluminescence - a way of measuring visible…
Poor oral hygiene among 19-year-olds
— 20 Jan 2010 13:59 | HealthSwedish 19-year-olds need to improve their oral hygiene habits. Seven out of eight adolescents have unacceptable oral hygiene, which increases the risk of future dental problems. These…
Poorly cleaned public cruise ship restrooms may predict norovirus outbreaks
— 3 Nov 2009 10:47 | HealthA team of researchers from Boston University School (BUSM), Carney Hospital, Cambridge Health Alliance and Tufts University School of Medicine, have found that widespread poor compliance…
Misuse of antibiotics not the only cause of resistance says report
— 16 Oct 2009 08:35 | HealthThe perception that antibiotic resistance is primarily the undesirable consequence of antibiotic abuse or misuse is a view that is simplistic and inaccurate, according to a recent report…
Fighting flu: Stricter hand hygiene in schools only a short-term measure
— 15 Oct 2009 09:05 | HealthIncreased hand hygiene in primary schools is only a short-term measure in preventing infections such as H1N1 from spreading. Researchers writing in the open access journal, BMC Public…
As H1N1 looms, study shows students aren't protecting themselves
— 10 Sep 2009 17:57 | HealthAs public health experts warn of potential widespread outbreaks of H1N1 flu this school year, a new study from North Carolina State University shows that students do not comply with…