Your kitchen is dirtier than your bathroom. Not by a little; by a lot. According to science, these are the 10 germiest and ...

Is it true that shopping carts are covered in an unusual amount of germs? With Black Friday — one of the biggest shopping days of the year — upon us, keep in mind that, yes, shopping carts, ...

A recent study published in the journal Frontiers in Microbiology found that certain places on the body are “hot spots” for germs and unhealthy bacteria. Scientists at George Washington University in ...

A friend of mine recently lost her security deposit at the holiday home she and her fellow hens were renting for a weekend. Why? Well, she dropped a microwaveable lasagne into the hot tub. Could ...

Scientists have released new images showing, in incredible detail, antibiotics defeating disease-causing bacteria by piercing the microbes' membranes and infiltrating their innards. The antibiotics, ...

Think of all the things that happen in your kitchen sink. It’s where you wash your hands, scrub dishes, rinse fruits and vegetables, and drain packages of raw meat. You might also use it to clean ...

A bout with a cold or the flu can really take you down. To stay healthy, you need to avoid nasty bugs. But that’s not always easy. Germs are everywhere, and there are plenty of ideas about how to get ...

The interiors of our cars can harbor a multitude of bacteria, often in areas we overlook when cleaning. Here's a rundown of the areas to keep in mind to maintain a healthy cabin. Often considered a ...