(THE CONVERSATION) Thanksgiving is a time for family, friends and feasting. However, amid the joy of gathering and indulging in delicious food, it is essential to keep food safety in mind. Foodborne ...

Another case of Vibrio vulnificus, the so-called "flesh-eating bacteria," has been reported in Florida. Here's how to protect ...

Finally! A microbiologist settles the debate on whether you need to keep the toilet lid down when you're not on the pot.

Six people have died due to a multistate outbreak of listeria linked to recalled prepared pasta meals sold at major grocery chains, including Albertsons, Kroger, Sprouts Farmers Market and Trader ...

In a spray bottle, combine two cups of vinegar and two tablespoons of Dawn dish soap. Vinegar’s high acidic content eats away ...

Eschewing cleanser has long been seen as the domain of hippies, Burning Man attendees, and crust punks. But after hearing ...

No doubt many grandmothers will want to scold us, but the truth is, soap isn't going to destroy your cast iron pans.

Scientists estimate that trillions of bacteria and viruses -- commonly called germs -- are all around us, on nearly ...

A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on the deadly drug-resistant bacteria NDM-CRE found a 70% rise in infections in the U.S. between 2019 and 2023. Also known as ...

In July, DermaRite Industries voluntarily recalled on certain hand soaps and lotions due to potential contamination by a bacteria called Burkholderia capacia. Burkholderia capacia is low risk for ...