Most people see their kitchen as a clean space for preparing meals. Yet, some common kitchen items and areas can harbor more bacteria than a toilet seat. Studies have shown that the average kitchen ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. You might want to think twice before brining your phone into the bathroom. (Getty Images) How many times a day do you touch your ...

A new study has shown that overuse of antimicrobials in livestock production can drive the evolution of bacteria more resistant to the first line of the human immune response. Bacteria that had ...

Talk about a dirty little secret. One everyday appliance — a staple of domestic hygiene — may actually be harboring microscopic nasties that no amount of disinfectant can scrub away. This staple of ...

Every day in the Computing Commons, about 2,500 students use the same 344 computers. And the papers they print may not be the only thing they're walking away with -- those computers could make them ...

It’s that time of the year. Vacations, outdoor activities, and the summer sun shining bright. With summer also comes some uninvited guests. Not the boastful uncle, but bacteria. These microscopic ...

Beards have become a major style statement for men — from rugged to royal, the full-beard look is all the rage. But while most men invest time in grooming and styling their facial hair, they often ...

How many times a day do you touch your phone? It’s pretty easy to lose count, as it seems like our cell phones never leave our side—even when we use the bathroom. You might want to rethink your toilet ...