Women claim to have a better understanding of how to care for their hygiene than men (57% vs. 42%), according to new research. A survey of 1,000 men and 1,000 women looked at the differences in how ...

On symptom lists for depression, you won’t find “rarely showers” or “brushes teeth infrequently,” an oversight called out in a study published in the journal Health and Social Care. Based on in-depth ...

Standards of personal hygiene are not universal. Personal, cultural, and religious difference, socioeconomic factors, and a ton of other variants determine how, and how often, we wash and groom ...

Bad odor and poor hygiene are often seen merely as indicators of personal neglect. However, they can also be significant signs of underlying mental health issues. Mental health and personal hygiene ...

Personal hygiene is not something people discuss but many struggle with it in different ways. It can affect not only your physical health but also your mental health. For most personal hygiene is so ...

Even if they seem unsuspecting, body odors and subtle unpleasant smells can affect our perception of people, according to a study from PLOS One. Whether it's in the workplace or out meeting friends, ...

A natural, superabsorbent material developed at the University of Waterloo could dramatically reduce the environmental impact of personal hygiene products like diapers, menstrual pads and tampons.

In a world where personal well-being is becoming an increasingly important priority, the intersection of technology and healthcare has given rise to an impressive array of innovative devices that ...

Menstrual hygiene is no longer seen purely as a personal matter, but it is now increasingly seen from a public health ...