Hygiene : Discovery News

Meet the 'Dentist in a Box' for Soldiers

Posted Thu Nov 3, 2011 02:22 PM ET | 0

Dentist in a Box is first aid for your teeth! Research shows that taking initial steps can increase the likelihood of saving an injured tooth. Read more

Why the Black Death Was the Mother of All Plagues

Posted Wed Oct 12, 2011 04:10 PM ET | 0

The deadly pathogen that spawned waves of epidemics has barely changed. Read more

Bacteria-Laden Soap Not So Clean

Posted by Emily Sohn Fri May 6, 2011 11:25 AM ET | 0

Washing your hands regularly can help you stay healthy. But could it also get you sick? Read more

Humans Stink More Than Other Animals

Posted by Jennifer Viegas Wed Feb 23, 2011 09:51 AM ET | 0

Sweaty adults can create a pungent, mosquito-attracting odor that's unique in the animal kingdom. Read more

Why Being Grossed Out is Good for You

Posted by Jessica Marshall Mon Jan 3, 2011 11:42 AM ET | 0

Maggots. Rotten meat. Pus-oozing sores. Grossed out yet? Probably. And a good thing, too. Just as fear protects us from a lion that would eat us disgust keeps us away from tiny little animals that would kill us. Read more

Haiti Cholera Deaths Top 250

Posted Mon Oct 25, 2010 12:15 PM ET | 0

Cholera is primarily passed on through contaminated water or food and can spread like wildfire through Haiti's unsanitary tent cities. Read more

Superbug Spreading in U.S., World

Posted Tue Sep 14, 2010 10:33 AM ET | 0

The superbug carries a gene that makes it resistant to every known antibiotic. Read more

Tooth Regeneration Gel Could Replace Painful Fillings

Posted by Eric Bland Mon Jun 28, 2010 06:00 AM ET | 0

Could this new gel be the biggest dental breakthrough since the introduction of fluoride? Read more

Parasite Spreading Between Animals, Zookeepers

Posted by Jennifer Viegas Mon Jan 25, 2010 07:22 AM ET | 0

The finding suggests cross-species infections may be common in zoos. Read more

Hand Washing Detectors Could Save Lives

Posted by Cristen Conger Tue Oct 13, 2009 08:38 AM ET | 0

HyGreen hand hygiene sensors can detect whether doctors and health care workers have followed hand-washing procedures before making contact with patients. Read more

Dangerous Pathogens Live in Showerheads

Posted by Jessica Marshall Mon Sep 14, 2009 07:56 AM ET | 0

It's warm and damp and dark -- the perfect place for bacteria to nestle and stay for a while. It turns out that that's just what they do -- in your showerhead. Read more

Swine Flu Near? Ask Your iPhone: Discovery News

Posted Fri Jul 31, 2009 04:48 AM ET

Those worried about swine flu can track outbreaks almost in real-time through a new iPhone application. Read more

WHO Raises Swine Flu Alert to Next-Highest Level: Discovery News

Posted Tue Jun 30, 2009 09:26 PM ET

The World Health Organization indicates the fast-spreading swine flu could soon become a global pandemic. Read more

Photo of Flu Masks Being Handed Out in South Korea

Adaptation to Climate Change Aids Mosquito Spread: Discovery News

Posted Tue Jun 30, 2009 09:24 PM ET

Humans adjusting to water shortages caused by global warming could help a dengue fever-carrying mosquito expand into new parts of Australia, according to a study released Tuesday. Read more

Brushing Teeth May Help Prevent Preterm Birth: Discovery News

Posted Tue Jun 30, 2009 09:23 PM ET

Previously undiscovered bacteria usually found in the mouth could be responsible for up to 80 percent of early preterm labors, estimate doctors from Case Western and Yale Universities in a new study. Read more