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 ...

Presence of fecal and skin microbes on kitchen cutting boards indicates poor hygiene that increases the risk of food ...

You scrub, sanitize, and wipe down every surface religiously, yet somehow your family keeps getting sick. Sound familiar? The ...

Washing certain foods can spread germs around your kitchen instead of removing them, so it’s best to rely on proper cooking ...

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- A big green, crisp salad is a healthy diet staple, but it doesn't come without risks. You've probably noticed within the last decade, the Centers for Disease Control and ...

Ubiquitous industrial chemicals and pesticides have a "toxic effect" on germs that play a key role in maintaining human health and could be a threat to male reproductive health, according to two teams ...

Dec. 3 -- WEDNESDAY, Dec. 2 (HealthDay News) -- New research provides evidence that the average cigarette is crawling with germs, including bacteria that cause respiratory disease. But as one ...

Each winter, cold and flu season reaches its peak. That leaves a lot of people dealing with coughing, sneezing and fevers. People often take fever reducers to lower their body temperature when they’re ...

Do you know why sometimes you don’t recover from a common illness despite taking medications It is because your body has ...

Things can get hectic in the kitchen when you're chopping, frying, baking plus washing and drying up. But beware that germs ...

Just in time for the busy holiday travel season, researchers report on a question that will run through many people’s minds ...