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Daily Mail
7 days ago
- General
- Daily Mail
Aussies unleash after teen's gross act on train: 'Surely there's an emergency button'
Commuters in Sydney were horrified when they spotted a passenger receiving a hair cut in one of the carriages, behaviour which could see people fined up to $400. A photo emerged on Reddit on Wednesday of a man using clippers on another person with the caption: 'Saw a guy getting haircut in train.' 'Was travelling in train today and saw these people recording and giving a haircut to a guy lol,' the Reddit user said. Australians erupted over the photo in the comments, calling it 'absolute filth' and 'gross'. 'I didn't think grubs cutting their toe nails during their morning commute could be topped, but this is the world we live in now,' one said. When a commenter asked 'Did these grubs clean up after?', the person who posted the photo said they ran away. A third person quipped: 'surely there's an emergency button for that'. Some people were driven to recount their own tales of unhygienic behaviour on trains, with one user recounting a train journey from Hurstville to Central. 'This just had a flashback to the early 00s... and this lady across from me was clipping her nails and plucking her eyebrows,' they said. 'She had a lil pile of crud on her bag and when she was done she just casually pushed it onto the floor.' In a statement, a Transport for NSW spokesperson said hair cuts are inappropriate on their trains. 'Public transport is a shared space - and with that comes a shared responsibility to respect the comfort, safety, and expectations of others,' they said. 'While public transport etiquette may not list every example, behaviours such as clipping nails or cutting hair on a train are not appropriate. 'Fines of up to $400 can apply for willfully interfering with the safety and comfort of others.'
Daily Mail
14-07-2025
- Health
- Daily Mail
Gastroenterologist: The maximum amount of time you should sit on the toilet for
The common yet unhygienic habit of scrolling your phone while sitting on the toilet has been slammed by a gastroenterologist. A holistic health content creator asked 'What is the one thing you would never do as a gastroenterologist?' in a new Instagram video which has been viewed over 2.2million times. An unnamed gastroenterologist swiftly responds: 'Never sit on the toilet with your phone.' 'If you have the urge, go. When you're done get out of there,' he added. The video, created by detox advocate Danica Walker, then asked the medical practitioner a follow-up question about the ideal length of time to be doing your business. 'What is the maximum number of minutes one should be sitting?' Danica asked. The doctor responded: 'I say five minutes. Get it in, and get out.' Danica cheekily concluded the viral video by saying directly to the camera: 'Okay people, send it to your husbands!' The comments section was filled with remarks from stunned video viewers who were deeply wedded to the practice of using their mobile phones while on the toilet. 'At this point in my life, I'm not sure I have the ability to poop without my phone,' read one reply. 'Watching this as I sit on the toilet,' added another. '[B]ut it's the one place I can find peace,' commented a third person. There were also numerous comments about Danica's final pointed remark in the video - with many confirming they intended on sharing the clip with a partner who spends lengthy amounts of time in the bathroom. However, the video also sparked curiosity about what problematic digestive health issue could arise from sitting and scrolling on the toilet - aside from the well-known potential for bacteria contamination of your device. An explanation can be found in another video previously shared by gastroenterologist, Dr Joseph Salhab. The expert previously confirmed that prolonged sitting and straining on the toilet - perhaps elongated by using your phone in the bathroom - can lead to an increased risk of developing haemorrhoids, also known as piles. In a video shared to his @thestomachdoctor TikTok account, the doctor explained: 'Straining and prolonged sitting when you're trying to use the restroom puts you at risk for developing haemorrhoids which can be painful and bleed.' His video also provided several tips on how to reduce time doing a number two, one of which included limiting your mobile phone use. 'Definitely try to limit your phone use while you're using the bathroom, and you can use a stepping stool,' he added, 'because when you raise your feet it allows easier passage of stool - which is really beneficial.' Another piece of advice he gave was to make dietary changes to 'increase your fibre...[which] can help stimulate bowel movements'. He advised consuming fruits like 'kiwi fruit, dragon fruit, apples, pears, prunes' and also suggested the additional option of 'using supplements such as psyllium husk'. Dr Salhab also reminded people to 'make sure you're drinking plenty of water' as it goes hand-in-hand with digestive health. Outside of the bathroom, another medical expert with an interest in the digestive system recently detailed the four foods she as a doctor would 'never eat' because they posed a bacterial threat to your gut. California-based Dr Jessica Kiss shared a recent TikTok video detailing the things that are off the menu for her: namely, reheated fried rice, stagnant picnic fare, anything containing excessive food colouring and foods from a dented can. She elaborated on each one, kicking off by explaining that fried rice was a 'one-time eat situation' due to the potential for bacteria contamination. 'B. cereus, a type of bacteria, it comes out when boiled rice is left at room temperature for a while and then particularly is reactivated if you reheat it in the microwave not efficiently enough,' she explained. 'That's because it makes spores, so it's just not just as simple as killing the bacteria, you have to kill the spores, too, not worth it,' the doctor continued. Dr Kiss noted that it might be fine to eat fried rice in a rice cooker that's on the 'warm' setting, but to totally avoid consuming it at room temperature. In regard to picnic food 'that's been sitting out', Dr Kiss advised skipping it 'because your risk of foodborne illness is just too high'. Foods that contain obvious food colouring were also best avoided, according to the medical expert. 'This is probably one that's not an absolute for me, but I'd say 99 per cent of the time I'm not gonna eat things that are covered in food dye,' she shared. 'It's just not good for your system, I don't want to be pooping neon for the next week either, so yeah, I avoid that like the plague.' Her fourth food avoidance was eating anything that came out of a can that has been dented, out of fears of botulism. This occurs due to the presence of botulinum toxin and can appear in foods that have been 'improperly canned' or fermented, per the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 'If a can is dented and I wasn't the one that watched me drop it like right then and there, I'm gonna be concerned about botulism,' Dr Kiss admitted in the video. 'Botulism is not a fun thing, so yeah, I just won't eat it, it is not worth the dollar fifty if I had means to get a can that is not dented,' she said.
Daily Mail
19-06-2025
- Daily Mail
Flight attendant reveals the most disgusting habits passengers have
As millions of Britons prepare to pack their bags for summer getaways, a new report has revealed many plane passengers are also bringing some rather unsavoury in-flight habits on board. Research from travel insurance specialists AllClear has unveiled that a whopping 70 per cent of British air passengers admit to unhygienic behaviour while flying. From bare feet on seats to plucking eyebrows mid-flight and to shoeless trips to the loo, not only do these habits make fellow passengers uncomfortable but they may also contribute to the spread of germs and bacteria inside the cabin. Two former flight attendants spoke with AllClear to lift the lid on the least sanitary parts of the plane – and the habits they've seen first-hand. Among the worst offenders are seatback pockets – which 3 in 10 passengers (30 per cent) still use to store snacks and personal items, despite their reputation for harbouring germs and 'rarely being cleaned' in between flights. One ex-attendant recalled: 'Sometimes dirty nappies and used sick bags would be left in seat pockets. Where possible, travellers should try to store snacks in resealable containers and sanitise their hands if they use the pockets.' Next on the list are tray tables. They're not only used for meals but also for everything, from laptops to nappy changes – and these surfaces are rarely given a proper clean. One former flight attendant said: 'Tray tables are probably among the most unsanitary parts [of the plane] – cleaners would often use the same cloth for every table.' Tray tables are not only used for meals but also for everything from laptops to nappy changes - and these surfaces are rarely given a proper clean Almost 1 in 5 travellers (19 per cent) admitted to resting their heads directly on them without sanitising first – a habit most common among Gen Z passengers, who are four times more likely to do so than passengers aged 55 and over. Another option for flyers to avoid resting their face on the tray table, seat or any other surface is by bringing a neck pillow to lean on and get some rest whilst travelling. The experts do recommend keeping the neck pillow clean and giving it a wash after every trip so no germs and dirt can build up. Meanwhile, 13 per cent of passengers admit to visiting the plane toilet in just socks – or worse, barefoot. One ex-flight attendant noted: 'The flooring where the trolleys are kept is one of the areas that doesn't get cleaned as much.' Instead, travellers could use disposable slippers or airplane-provided socks. One in 10 travellers admit to resting their feet on the seat or armrest in front, 6 per cent say they've plucked their own hairs mid-flight. Most shockingly, 6 per cent of passengers fess up to changing a baby's nappy directly on a tray table or seat. Letitia Smith, head of communications at AllClear, said: 'Travelling the world to discover new cultures and cuisines is something many of us look forward to, especially over the summer. But staying healthy during the journey is important.' 'Simple habits, such as using hand sanitiser, bringing protective footwear or avoiding personal grooming in shared spaces, can make a big difference. We want people to enjoy their holidays without picking up illnesses that could potentially be avoided.' It comes as a flight attendant has revealed three annoying habits that she believes should be made 'illegal' on plane journeys. Dallas-based air hostess Cher Killough, who has worked in the industry for five years, recently took to TikTok to call out bad in-flight etiquette – including three of her biggest passenger pet peeves. According to Cher, the most irritating behaviour is 'manspreading' or, more specifically, 'manspreading when you're in a middle seat'.
