The microorganisms in our homes, where we spend a large amount of time, can play an important role in our health, Gilbert ...

Understanding how these bacteria move into different parts of the body is a complex puzzle underscored by two simple facts.

Understanding how these bacteria move into different parts of the body is a complex puzzle underscored by two simple facts. One, the microbes obviously move around and make people sick. Two, they ...

Researchers have found a mouthwash — a natural one, at that — that seems to kill off nasty germs while nurturing friendly microbes.

Why it’s dirty: If a toilet brush is put right back into its holder right after use, the moisture and germs from the toilet get trapped in the container and the brush, where they breed and multiply.

"Around then, kids start sucking on their toes." Carry hand sanitizer. While experts say that soap and water is the best way to get rid of germs, alcohol-based hand sanitizers work very well too.