Cash is a surprisingly dirty carrier, harboring hundreds of microbial species, including pathogens and chemical residues. Its ...

Millions of UK households are unknowingly showering their bathrooms with microscopic germs every time they flush the toilet ...

A recent study found that smartphone use while doing a number two is linked to a 46% increased risk of developing hemorrhoids. A healthy toilet trip should only last two to three minutes, yet the ...

If your stone-cold toilet needs a little warmth, we have you covered. These heated seats passed our tests for warmth, durability and so much more. We’ve all sat on a freezing cold toilet seat and ...

In 2023, 36,500 Connecticut residents were hospitalized after falls, and 411 - mostly older adults - died, according to state ...

Prolonged sitting on the loo, particularly in the elderly, may increase the risk of pressure sores occurring on the skin that comes in contact with the toilet seat. Prolonged sitting compresses the ...

It might seem like a harmless habit to linger on the loo with your phone while "taking care of business," but research shows that prolonged toilet time can increase the risk of several health problems ...

I’d be crying in pain.” When we were younger, falling was no biggie. But now, there’s a huge difference. For an older person, ...

Multigenerational living is on the rise – although by how much depends on which research you choose. A new study by homelifts specialist Uplifts found 49% of 2,000 UK adults questioned lived in ...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has released data showing that nearly 1.7 million elderly people were claiming ...