You scrub, sanitize, and wipe down every surface religiously, yet somehow your family keeps getting sick. Sound familiar? The hard truth is that many of our well-intentioned cleaning routines might ...

For millions of Americans, eating out provides a wonderful opportunity to enjoy high-quality meals without the hassle of cooking or cleaning. When dining at a restaurant, the cleanliness of the ...

A new study shows that everyday chemicals can disturb gut microbes, change community balance, and even increase antibiotic resistance.

An undated image of Legionella pneumophila bacteria. Image: Centers for Disease Control (AP) The facilities surrounding a beach can expose us to dangerous germs too, such as Legionella bacteria. A ...

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: Reading time 3 ...