The bacteria that cause deadly anthrax disease persist in the earth, a place their ancestors preferred over petri dishes and ...

As antibiotic resistance continues to rise worldwide, scientists are searching for new strategies to combat infections. This ...

When living with a partner, you might be sharing more than just the same home, lifestyle, and interests. You might also share ...

People are very aware of the germs that lurk in public places like grocery stores and airports. But less thought goes to the potentially harmful microbes in private spaces like your bedroom. “We all ...

Diving into a public pool this summer? You might be plunging into a petri dish. While chlorine is the go-to germ killer, it doesn’t work instantly. Some nasty germs can survive in treated water for ...

Your bathing area is one of the germiest parts of your bathroom. Learn where bacteria hide and find out whether showering is more sanitary than soaking. Studies have found that the bathing area in a ...

A rare "flesh-eating bacteria" that lives in warm saltwater has led to at least four deaths this year, but some simple safety precautions can keep you safe while on vacation. The bacteria, Vibrio ...

Researchers in Finland have found evidence that the plaque found in our arteries can contain bacteria that could set off a heart attack under the right circumstances. Reading time 3 minutes Germs ...

Is it true that your shoes can spread germs to the floors in your home and make you sick? On any given day, you might trudge through a variety of stuff, including dirt and dog poop — and then walk ...

Get out the hand sanitizer! You'll want to carry extra when you learn about this gross part of an airplane—and we use it ...