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Pink underwear is seen against a blue sky on a washing line.

Health and WellnessHygiene, Teeth Brushing, BathsSexual Wellness

Is It Normal To Smell Different Postpartum?

Q&A on vaginal odor

Nov 14, 2023

Yellow and pink menstrual pads are arranged in a checkerboard pattern.

Hygiene, Teeth Brushing, BathsSexual Wellness

Better Know Your Menstrual Products

The data on pads, tampons, menstrual cups, period underwear, and more

Oct 23, 2023

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Food and NutritionHygiene, Teeth Brushing, BathsSafety

How Worried Should I Be About Bacteria on Kitchen Sponges?

Q&A on that musty smell

Oct 18, 2023

A small child smiles and holds up bubble-covered hands while washing their hands.

Common IllnessesHygiene, Teeth Brushing, Baths

How Often Should I Make My Kids Wash Their Hands?

Q&A on germs

Oct 11, 2023

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GenderHygiene, Teeth Brushing, BathsSafetySexual Wellness

Does Lavender Exposure Lead to Early Puberty?

Q&A on hormone disruptors

Sep 20, 2023

A small child smiles as they peep over the side of a white bathtub.

Hygiene, Teeth Brushing, Baths

Is It Safe to Bathe My Baby During a Lightning Storm?

Q&A on electricity

Aug 2, 2023

Shopper bends down to pick up a box of diapers in the diaper aisle of a big-box store.

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What Diapers Should I Get for My Baby?

Q&A on cloth vs. disposable

Jun 9, 2023

A pink hairbrush and yellow comb on a light pink background.

Hygiene, Teeth Brushing, BathsSelf Care

What Can I Do About Postpartum Hair Loss?

Q&A on treatments

Jun 2, 2023

Cherry-red cough syrup is poured from a bottle onto a dripping spoon.

Common IllnessesHygiene, Teeth Brushing, BathsK-12 Education

Why Do My Kids Keep Getting Strep?

Q&A on germs

May 5, 2023

A big heart and a small heart are drawn in the steam on the mirror in a bathroom after a hot bath.

Hygiene, Teeth Brushing, BathsSafetySelf Care

Can I Take a Hot Bath While Pregnant?

Q&A on high temperatures

Mar 10, 2023

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Health and WellnessHygiene, Teeth Brushing, Baths

Should I Worry About Aluminum in Deodorant?

Not based on the data

Feb 10, 2023

Green deodorant is seen close-up.

Health and WellnessHygiene, Teeth Brushing, BathsSafety

Is Aluminum in Deodorant Causing Cancer?

Q&A on antiperspirant

Feb 10, 2023

A tipped bottle spills milk across a wood table.

Food and NutritionHygiene, Teeth Brushing, Baths

Do I Really Need To Wean My Baby Off the Bottle?

Q&A on extended bottle use

Feb 3, 2023

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Fitness, Exercise, and RunningHealth and WellnessHygiene, Teeth Brushing, BathsSafetySelf Care

Is It Safe to Take Cold Showers and Plunges While Pregnant?

Q&A on freezing swims

Dec 23, 2022

A father and daughter look into a bathroom mirror while brushing their teeth. He has a blue tooth brush and she has a bright pink one.

Hygiene, Teeth Brushing, Baths

When Should You Brush Your Teeth?

The resolution to a marital dispute

Dec 15, 2022

A row of three white onesies on a laundry line on a sunny day.

Hygiene, Teeth Brushing, Baths

What Accessories Does My Newborn Really Need?

Q&A on mittens, hats, socks, sunglasses, and more

Dec 2, 2022

Red, white, and blue striped toothpaste is squeezed into a squiggle on a yellow background.

Health and WellnessHygiene, Teeth Brushing, Baths

How Do I Keep My Kid from Swallowing Fluoride?

Q&A on teeth brushing

Dec 2, 2022

A brown rabbit sitting against a pink background.

Common IllnessesData and StatisticsHealth and WellnessHygiene, Teeth Brushing, BathsSafety

Is It Safe for Me to Take My Kids to a Petting Zoo?

Q&A on germs

Oct 14, 2022

A parent combs a child's long hair with a lice comb, and examines the comb in the light.

Common IllnessesHealth and WellnessHygiene, Teeth Brushing, BathsPoop

Pinworms, Lice, and Itching

You'll thank me later

Oct 13, 2022

A bright blue background with an overhead arrangement of glasses of orange juice, orange straws, and orange slices.

Food and NutritionHealth and WellnessHygiene, Teeth Brushing, Baths

Is Juice Really Bad for Kids?

Q&A on sugar

Jul 15, 2022

A green mosquito coil on a yellow background.

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What Should I Do to Prevent Lyme Disease?

Q&A on ticks

Jun 3, 2022

An orange bottle of sunscreen wearing pink and blue children's sunglasses.

Health and WellnessHygiene, Teeth Brushing, BathsSafety

Is It Safe to Use Sunscreen on Babies Under Six Months?

Q&A on the confusing sunscreen recommendations

May 20, 2022

Water sprays from a bidet against a gray background.

Data and StatisticsHealth and WellnessHygiene, Teeth Brushing, Baths

Can I Use a Bidet While Pregnant?

Q&A on hygiene

May 6, 2022

A newborn wears mittens while sleeping.

Hygiene, Teeth Brushing, Baths

Do I Need to Put Mittens on My Newborn?

Q&A on scratching

Mar 25, 2022