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Results 1 - 10 of 29 for Hygiene
  1. Germs and Hygiene (National Library of Medicine)  
    What are germs? Germs are microorganisms. This means that they can be seen only through a microscope. They can be found everywhere - in the air, soil, and ...
  2. Bad Breath (National Library of Medicine)  
    There are many reasons why you might have bad breath. You can get it if you don't brush and floss regularly. Bacteria that build up in your mouth and between ...
  3. Child Dental Health (National Library of Medicine)  
    Healthy teeth are important to your child's overall health. From the time your child is born, there are things you can do to promote healthy teeth and prevent ...
  4. Dental Health (National Library of Medicine)  
    It's important to take care of your mouth and teeth starting in childhood. If you don't, you could have problems with your teeth and gums - like cavities or ...
  5. Healthy Sleep (National Library of Medicine)  
    What is sleep? While you are sleeping, you are unconscious, but your brain and body functions are still active. Sleep is a complex biological process ...
  6. Animal Diseases and Your Health (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... You can reduce the risk by practicing good hygiene, keeping pet areas clean and keeping your pets' ...
  7. Athlete's Foot (National Library of Medicine)  
    Athlete's foot is a common infection caused by a fungus. It most often affects the space between the toes. Symptoms include itching, burning, and cracked, scaly ...
  8. Bacterial Infections (National Library of Medicine)  
    Bacteria are living things that have only one cell. Under a microscope, they look like balls, rods, or spirals. They are so small that a line of 1,000 could fit ...
  9. Body Lice (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... treatment for body lice is to improve personal hygiene. That means regular showers and washing clothes, bedding, ...
  10. Cytomegalovirus Infections (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... system, your doctor may prescribe antiviral medicine. Good hygiene, including proper hand washing, may help prevent infections. ...
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