Tag: hygiene
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Whole Body Scents: Why All-Over Body Sprays Are Trending
What Are All-Over Body Sprays? All-over body sprays, also marketed as whole-body deodorants or body mists, are products designed to provide fragrance and odor control across the entire surface of the skin. Unlike traditional colognes or perfumes that target a few pulse points, these sprays are formulated to be lighter in scent yet long-lasting enough…
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New multifunctional flame-retardant, antibacterial polyurethane foam advances fire safety and hygiene
Groundbreaking multifunctional foam blends fire safety with hygiene A recent study has unveiled a novel multifunctional polyurethane foam that not only resists flames and suppresses smoke but also inhibits bacterial growth. By integrating advanced fire-retardant chemistry with antibacterial additives, researchers are pioneering a material that addresses two critical concerns for modern facilities: effective fire safety…
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Multifunctional flame-retardant polyurethane foam blends fire safety and antibacterial protection
Reinventing polyurethane foam: fire safety meets antibacterial protection Researchers have unveiled a multifunctional polyurethane foam that not only resists ignition and suppresses smoke but also actively prevents bacterial growth. This breakthrough integrates fire safety with hygiene and sustainability, offering a material that can improve safety in homes, hospitals, and workplaces while reducing environmental impact. How…
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Controversy at Shanghai Disneyland: Couple Washes Child at Drinking Fountain
What happened at Shanghai Disneyland? A recent incident at Shanghai Disneyland has sparked a heated online debate about public etiquette and safety. According to Sin Chew Daily, a young couple was photographed and later criticized for placing their child on top of a drinking fountain and washing the child’s buttocks there. The image, shared widely…
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Couple slammed for washing child at Shanghai Disneyland drinking fountain
Overview of the incident A recent online uproar centers on an incident at Shanghai Disneyland involving a young couple accused of washing their child’s buttocks at a drinking fountain. The event, first reported by Sin Chew Daily, quickly spread across social media as viewers questioned hygiene practices and the appropriateness of using public amenities for…
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What Foods Make You Smell More Attractive: Foods And Scent Perception
Understanding How What We Eat Affects Our Scent Our bodies aren’t just influenced by our genetic makeup and personal hygiene; what we eat can subtly shape how we smell to others. Each person has a unique scent profile, a kind of fingerprint formed by metabolism, hormones, and microbial activity on the skin. Some foods can…
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The Foods That Make You Smell More Attractive
Understanding the Link Between Diet and Body Odor We all have a unique scent profile, much like a fingerprint, shaped by genetics, hormones, and what we eat. Food can influence body odor in subtle ways—through sweat, breath, and the skin’s surface microbiome. While some scents may be pleasant and even perceived as attractive, others can…
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Flu Cases Surge in Quezon City as Children Bear the Brunt of Illness
Urgent Flu Surge in Quezon City The Quezon City Epidemiology and Surveillance Division (QCESD) has reported a notable rise in influenza-like illness (ILI) in 2025, with a 67 percent increase compared to the same period in 2024. From January 1 to October 13, 2025, the city recorded 2,070 ILI cases, signaling a heightened period of…
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Three Bathroom Items You Shouldn’t Share: Towels, Razors, Toothbrushes
Why sharing bathroom basics isn’t a good idea When you’re away from home and forget your towel, razor, or toothbrush, the instinct to borrow is common. Yet experts say it’s best not to make a habit of sharing personal hygiene items. Microbes—bacteria, viruses, and fungi—can cling to cloth, plastic, and metal for extended periods, and…
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Don’t Share These Bathroom Items: Towels, Razors, Toothbrushes
Why sharing bathroom items matters When you’re away from home and you forget a towel, razor, or toothbrush, the urge to borrow can be strong. But experts warn that sharing these personal items isn’t just inconvenient—it can raise your risk of infections. Microbes can linger on fabric, plastic, and metal, and the warm, moist conditions…