What is the correct way to take a shower?

Updated 24 May 2017 under Ask Us.

Dermatologists (doctors who specialize in skin care) answer the most common questions about showering: How often? There is no rule on how often you should shower- this depends on how […]

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Showering

Updated 23 October 2023 under Health Guides.

Are you wondering if there’s a “right” way to take a shower? Check out the helpful tips below: How often? There is no rule on how often you should shower- this […]

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Vulvar and Vaginal Care and Cleaning

Updated 6 September 2023 under Health Guides.

You may be confused by the products that claim to keep your vagina smelling like “springtime.” Caring for your vulva and vagina is actually very simple because you don’t need […]

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Is it okay to wash my hair during my period? My mom said it’s bad for my health, but she doesn’t tell me why?

Updated 3 February 2016 under Ask Us.

This is a common myth. It is perfectly fine to wash your hair, take a shower or bath at any point during your period. Myths about periods have been around […]

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How to Wash Your Hands and Prevent Illness

Updated 28 June 2019 under Health Guides.

Washing your hands is the BEST way to lessen your chance of becoming ill and to lower the risk of spreading germs when you’re sick. Is there a right way […]

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Norovirus

Updated 3 September 2021 under Health Guides.

Norovirus is a very contagious virus and the most common foodborne illness in the United States. Some people call Norovirus, “food poisoning” or the “stomach bug”. Although symptoms may be […]

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Help! I have body odor and bad breath even though I take a bath every day. Now I am losing my friends. What should I do?

Updated 19 November 2014 under Ask Us.

There can be different reasons why a person has body odor. If you take a shower or bath and wash with lots of (antibacterial) soap such as Dial® and water, […]

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Bad Breath (Halitosis)

Updated 10 December 2021 under Health Guides.

About 50% of people have daytime bad breath or halitosis. The good news is there are ways to help prevent it. What is bad breath? Bad breath, or halitosis (the […]

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Tattoos

Updated 21 December 2021 under Health Guides.

Body art has been a form of self-expression for centuries. For some it may be a fashion statement, and for others, a tattoo may have religious, cultural or personal meaning. […]

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Body Piercing

Updated 18 March 2022 under Health Guides.

People from many different cultures have pierced their bodies for centuries. If you look in a history book, you will find that Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans decorated their bodies with […]

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