Haphazard development of abattoirs without environmental and health considerations in Nigeria can only invite diseases – and potentially pandemics such as COVID-19.
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In India handwashing practices have come under scrutiny as millions of Indian poorest return home from major cities. Many do not have access to basic amenities.
The Lady with the Lamp also did some of her most important work from home.
Cleaning surfaces, dishes and laundry the right way can help maintain hygiene in your house.
We used to think the rise in allergies was because we weren’t exposed to as many early infections as previous generations. But that’s not the case.
It’s a surprisingly common question. Here’s what you need to know.
A new reactor may soon be able to safely disinfect the air in crowded spaces.
The mouse who tidied the shed he lives in fascinated human viewers, but cleanliness isn’t a virtue unique to humans.
Did you forget to put the leftovers away? If it’s only an hour or two, that’s OK, but as the temperature drops under 60 degrees, the risk of bacterial growth – and food poisoning – increases.
Yes, bacteria can accumulate on tea towels. But most of the bacteria the researchers found are not responsible for food poisoning or other gastrointestinal symptoms.
New research explains that dogs may have evolved to eat faeces as a way to prevent the spread of disease.
When day zero arrives in Cape Town, the routine surveillance systems that monitor disease outbreaks will be enhanced to pick up new diseases.
School sores usually clear up within a few weeks, without any scarring. Here’s what to do if you suspect your child has them.
Bed bugs make us shudder and cringe. So arm yourself with the courage to learn about the biology and successes of Cimex lectularius – as well as the ways to get rid of it.
With holiday travel in full swing and people packed together in small spaces, it’s important to try to stop the spread of germs. But can we really get our hands clean with a few seconds of cold water?
Breathing in through your nose has many medical benefits over mouth breathing. As usual, be wary of misinformation and bias when looking up health on the internet.
Our report shows poor hygiene in remote Indigenous communities is responsible for girls missing school during their periods due to lack of products and knowledge, and feelings of shame. .
For millions of girls and women, menstruation is a burden. Here’s why helping displaced and poor women and girls with their periods is a way to show true respect for them.
Community participation is vital to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. But at the moment it often comes too little, too late.
Progress in terms of water and sanitation has traditionally favoured those with money. But the hope with the SDG’s is that this gap will be plugged in the future.
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