Public toilets may appear grim, but the seat is rarely the main culprit. Instead, germs thrive on frequently touched surfaces ...

Trace amounts of antiseptic chemicals in hospital rooms may be driving tolerance and resistance in bacteria, a study finds.

A recent study published in the journal Frontiers in Microbiology found that certain places on the body are “hot spots” for germs and unhealthy bacteria. Scientists at George Washington University in ...

SAGINAW, Mich. — A nurse in Michigan recorded a video to show just how quickly germs can spread during a simple trip to the grocery store -- even if you are wearing gloves. In the video, Molly Lixey, ...

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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 bed is your sanctuary, a place where you rest, recover and rejuvenate. But what if the very place you consider a safe haven is actually a breeding ground for bacteria, viruses and germs? Many ...

Lazerik Winfield shows ciLiving host, Jaclyn Friedlander a fun glitter experiment that teaches children about germs. In this ...