Hygiene

• Coronavirus: WHO encouraging social distancing to prevent the spread of COVID-19

  To maintain social distancing, you have to be at least one metre apart from other people and especially anyone who is coughing or sneezing. 

  Mar 13, 2020
  
• ‘Keep coffee out of your rectum, quit steaming your vagina’: Q&A with Dr. Jen Gunter

  We chatted with Dr. Gunter about her 'vagenda' – her crusade to protect women’s health from misconceptions and myths.

  Canada

  Sep 8, 2019
  
• Advertisement
• What’s in the water? The bacterial booby traps of summer

  From public swimming pools to the content of a sandbox, a health and hygiene expert helps us do a deep dive into the microscopic menaces of summer.

  Health

  Jul 18, 2019
• Advertisement
• ‘Menstrual equity’ means free pads, tampons in all-gender bathrooms in London high schools

  The TVDSB's 26 high schools and 12 alternative education classrooms in London now have free menstrual products in all-gender bathrooms.

  Education

  Oct 11, 2018
• Want healthy skin? Stop these 8 bad skin care habits now

  Your skin care routine might be hurting you more than helping, experts warn. Make sure to stay clear from these bad habits.

  Lifestyle

  Jun 18, 2018
• ‘Pretty much everything’ has more germs than a toilet seat. So what?

  Yes, your cell phone, water bottle and kitchen sponge probably all have more germs than a toilet seat. Here’s why experts say that doesn’t matter.

  Health

  May 27, 2018
• Five popular oral health myths debunked

  Dr. Jaime Greenspoon joined Global's Laura Casella to talk about important dental hygiene tips for your kids.

  Health

  Apr 6, 2018
• ‘Tampon Tuesday’ collection drive in Peterborough supports women’s shelters and programs

  Feminine hygiene products are expensive, and they're items people don't always think about donating to women in need.

  Health

  Mar 7, 2018
• Advertisement
• Skip your daily shower – why bathing 2 to 3 times a week is best

  There is such a thing as bathing too often, or not often enough, experts say. Here's why.

  Health

  Oct 3, 2017
• Advertisement
• Reality check: Should you wash your hands in warm or cold water?

  New study says it doesn't matter what temperature you wash your hands in, but other experts are suggesting to hold off before switching up your hand washing routine.

  Health

  Jun 1, 2017