Would you swill your cutlery in dirty water or run a dirty cloth over plates? Plenty of people do this, but a few simple tweaks can make washing up more hygienic.

Federal officials have recalled ground beef in six states after detecting E. coli, and some may still be in your refrigerator ...

Anyone who has experienced sickness or diarrhoea after visiting a farm could pass the illness on to others ...

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Think your toilet bowl is the dirtiest part? The 10‑second pro cleaning trick that targets the handle and exterior can slash germs all week long.

SCIENTISTS have discovered an ancient bacterial strain resistant to multiple types of antibiotics – which could worsen the ...

Most germs in public toilets spread through hands and air rather than toilet seats, making hygiene far more important than avoiding sitting.

These simple design changes can help keep your home healthy during flu spikes all the way through allergy season ...

These are exactly the moments when parents can’t wash hands—and reach for sanitizer instead. But here’s the problem: Hand sanitizer doesn’t remove germs. It just smears them around. It doesn’t lift ...

In the front lines of combat between scientists and bacteria, there's a notorious group of bugs that belong to a nefarious ...

Washcloths offer a mild exfoliation and are cost-effective, but require frequent washing and drying to stay hygienic. Loofahs and net sponges provide effective exfoliation, but can harbor bacteria if ...

Gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men* are among groups at high risk for antimicrobial-resistant Shigella infections (shigellosis). CDC does not know how many Shigella infections are ...