Most of us are familiar with the "big bads" of kitchen hygiene, like raw chicken on the counter, damp sponges in the sink, or ...

Germs are all over the place, all the time. Truly, those little microbes are living, dying, and multiplying in all of our homes and public spaces at all hours, nonstop. Sure, there's no doubt that ...

You're probably touching it every time you go out to eat — and you really should be washing your hands afterward.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. As cold and flu season gets closer, theGrio examines some top germ magnets you may not be aware of. Cold and flu season is ...

You go to the doctor to get well, but, unfortunately, their offices can be so infested with germs that they may make you sicker than you were upon arrival. Earlier this month, a University of Michigan ...

A non-toxic coating developed by researchers at University of Toronto Engineering prevents proteins from sticking to surfaces—potentially offering a new tool in the fight against hospital-acquired ...

You probably think a microwave door handle must be cleaner than the toilet seat in your office. In fact, most people believe the restroom is the epicenter of germs in the office—and it turns out, most ...

You may have seen Erin's post this morning about Purell (she's not a fan) and the bad news that she's dealing with MRSA again (we're thinking of you today Erin!!). Read her post for the specifics, but ...

Vinegar isn't the best choice to kill germs and viruses. Vinegar isn't an EPA-registered household disinfectant, and isn't recommended in place of alcohol or diluted bleach solutions. However, the ...

Airplane tray tables, bathroom toilets, gas pump handles: Some items you know are dirty. But these six supposedly "clean" things may be teeming with germs, too. The article 6 Everyday Items That You ...

A hantavirus outbreak is one of the latest health crises tied to cruise ships, but experts say travelers don't have new cause ...