Meningococcal meningitis spreads through saliva and requires close contact. Viral meningitis can be caused by viruses like the measles virus and chickenpox. Fungal meningitis can occur when a fungus ...

Everyone knows the sponge and stovetop are hotbeds for bacteria, but there are germ havens in the kitchen you're forgetting to clean. Pamela is a freelance food and travel writer based in Astoria, ...

A bout with a cold or the flu can really take you down. To stay healthy, you need to avoid nasty bugs. But that’s not always easy. Germs are everywhere, and there are plenty of ideas about how to get ...

Most people are blissfully unaware of their unhygienic habits and unsanitary behaviors on a day-to-day basis, according to a report titled "The Dirty Truth," commissioned by Vital Vio. Whether it's ...

Many everyday household items carry more germs than a toilet seat, often without us realizing it. Frequently touched objects like phones, remote controls, and kitchen sponges are hotspots for bacteria ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Infection rates in the U.S. have surged because of a drug-resistant “super bug,” according to the CDC Medical ...

A large study has revealed that dozens of widely used chemicals can damage beneficial gut bacteria. Many of these substances, ...

Bacteria isn’t just lurking in dark corners of the house—it often hides in plain sight. Add these items to your regular cleaning routine to maintain a more sanitary space. If we asked you to guess the ...

A 'loopy' discovery in bacteria is raising fundamental questions about the makeup of our own genome -- and revealing a potential wellspring of material for new genetic therapies. A "loopy" discovery ...

One reason plastic waste persists in the environment is because there’s not much that can eat it. The chemical structure of most polymers is stable and different enough from existing food sources that ...