Doctors don't buy into the myths around fighting germs; they stick with the science and traditional healthy lifestyle ...

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 ...

And it’s something you touch multiple times a day.

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, ...

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 ...

To keep your containers hygienic and prevent illness, you need to clean them inside and out with a bottle brush.

Dear Hayward: Take my advice: Don’t share weed (or hang out, for that matter) with COVID-deniers if you’re worried about catching the virus. Sharing a smoke with anyone during the pandemic isn’t wise, ...

People are very aware of the germs that lurk in public places like grocery stores and airports. But less thought goes to the potentially harmful microbes in private spaces like your bedroom. “We all ...

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 ...