Makeup can carry bacteria the same way any other surface can, so it's important to do regular cleanings of your makeup brushes and sponges to prevent the spread of germs. To understand how to best ...

"Made in America" used to be both a sign of quality and a source of pride. But Americans care much more about saving money. That's why so many of our consumer products — from clothes to ...

It might as well be urban legend that some parents successfully shield their children from every possible exposure to germs — only to watch them grow into adults who are utterly defenseless ...

When it comes to germs, the gold standard for grossness is the bacteria brewing in our bathrooms. A variety of studies and reports over the years have put the average bacteria per square inch on a ...

Soap with the antibiotic triclosan is no more effective than regular soap at killing germs, according to a new study. Mariana Bazo/REUTERS ...

Of course, germs are everywhere -- and the key to removing them is with a regular cleaning (soap and clean water) and disinfecting. And because this one-two punch isn't done on many public ...

Hotels Harbor More Germs Than Expected. September 29, 2006 / 4:52 PM EDT / AP Hotel guests leave behind more than just socks and old paperbacks: A new study found viruses on TV remotes, light ...

Not all of the bacteria are harmful and, in fact, germs make up a good portion of the human body. Philip Tierno, director of clinical microbiology and diagnostic immunology at Tisch Hospital, New ...

Germs are in us, on us, and all around us. They come in four types: bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa. Many germs are harmless to humans, but some can cause disease and death. These harmful ...

Once a week, follow these steps to wipe out more germs: Put your kitchen sink strainer in the dishwasher. If possible, remove and hand-wash your stove knobs. Clean and disinfect your kitchen sink.

Going out in public means going out among germs; there’s no way around it. Long before COVID-19 forced many of us to reckon head-on with how germy the world is, the advice was to wash your hands.