Scientists have released new images showing, in incredible detail, antibiotics defeating disease-causing bacteria by piercing the microbes' membranes and infiltrating their innards. The antibiotics, ...

Think of all the things that happen in your kitchen sink. It’s where you wash your hands, scrub dishes, rinse fruits and vegetables, and drain packages of raw meat. You might also use it to clean ...

Your bathing area is one of the germiest parts of your bathroom. Learn where bacteria hide and find out whether showering is more sanitary than soaking. Studies have found that the bathing area in a ...

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 ...