Skin bacteria may protect against UV damage by metabolizing a sun-induced molecule, influencing immune responses.

The skin microbiome plays an important role in health and disease. Researchers have now substantiated that certain skin bacteria can protect us from the sun's ultraviolet (UV) radiation specifically ...

The yeast Malassezia helps protect the skin from bacterial infections, but only up to a certain point. Scientists at the ...

“Germy places in your bedroom are obviously going to be any high-touch surfaces, so your light switches and your door handles ...

S. epidermidis strains typically last only about 2 years before being replaced, while C. acnes strains are more stable once ...

However, even if you’ve freshly showered before bed, you will still sweat during the night – whatever the temperature is. Your skin microbes will then eat the nutrients in that sweat. This means that ...

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A recent study published in Cell Host and Microbe provides a detailed look at how skin bacteria are shared—and not ...

These commonly ignored hygiene habits may be silently affecting your skin, lungs, gut health, and immune system more than you ...

An unwashed towel could be one bad day away from causing an infection. The programme Talking Point finds out how to keep the germs in check and which fabrics hygiene-conscious users should avoid.

A doctor and skin specialist has shared the five things you will want to avoid if you want a 'glowing' complexion, and some ...