Demand for secondhand and vintage clothing has surged within the last few years. Pre-owned fashion is seen by many consumers ...

Research has found that some pathogens will remain on second-hand clothes for 200 days after they were last worn ...

A microbiologist has shared her advice on how to properly disinfect secondhand clothes as they can be a 'reservoir' for many ...

In the next 25 years, more than 39 million people worldwide could die due to drug-resistant infections, a recent medical ...

Effective wound healing is crucial for these patients, as their wounds are vulnerable to colonization or infection by pathogenic microorganisms, which can significantly reduce healing rates, increase ...

Using a loofah in the shower can be soothing, but it's time to consider the germs this bath staple may be harboring while it ...

“Some sweat more than others, and they carry staphylococcus aureus, which can be spread from the inside of the shoe ... But ...

Loofahs, while popular for exfoliation, can harbor bacteria if not properly cleaned and replaced. This article explores the risks associated with loofah use and provides tips for maintaining skin ...

Dr Leah Smith, a research fellow at the University of Otago, has been awarded the 2024 L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Fellowship for her research into phage therapy – an evolving field that looks ...