Tag: bacteria

When we think of viruses and bacteria, we generally think of nasty, invading pathogens that we want nowhere near our bodies. However, a large...

It looks like you really can get cooties from kissing. In a new study published in the American scientific journal, Microbiome, researchers from the...

A new study performed by the American Psychological Association has uncovered some disturbing results: hospital workers tend to wash their hands less frequently towards...

Even if you keep your kitchen sparkling clean, odds are that in some places, there are still plenty of germs lurking around. When microbiologists...

A new study, presented at the 2014 annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, found that certain antibiotics are linked to an...

It is common knowledge that we are all surrounded by millions of pathogens on a regular basis, both on our bodies and in our...

When it comes to toothbrushes, it seems that some types are significantly safer than others in terms of bacterial growth. A new study performed...

Hydrogen peroxide has a very simple composition: just water and oxygen. However, its potency lies in its simplicity: it is a powerful antiseptic and...

While air travel is highly beneficial in getting you from place to place as quickly as possible, it comes with certain pitfalls. One well-known...

When doing your routine grocery shopping, how often do you handle raw poultry packages without using an extra plastic bag? According to a new...