Articles for Tag: "bacteria"

9 items you should NEVER share 
9 items you should NEVER share
To avoid a number of infections, viruses and STDs, keep these things to yourself.
Double-dipping: A recipe for disaster?  Featured
Double-dipping: A recipe for disaster?
How easy is it for bacteria to transfer from someone’s mouth to the communal bowl?
How often should you wash your bath towels?  Featured
How often should you wash your bath towels?
For those who think once a week will suffice, an expert says beware. Towels are a breeding ground for certain germs.
Is the 5-second rule for food a myth? 
Is the 5-second rule for food a myth?
You’ve heard it time and time again. But is this rule fact or fiction?
What’s living inside your toothbrush? 
What’s living inside your toothbrush?
Micro-organisms like bacteria, germs, fungi and viruses can find themselves at home in your toothbrush. How to keep it clean.
Could your bed be making you sick? 
Could your bed be making you sick?
Dust mites, bacteria and feces may all be making themselves at home in your bed and negatively affecting your health.
Is the five-second rule for food a myth? 
Is the five-second rule for food a myth?
Studies show how long the food is on the floor isn’t important, but two other factors do indeed make a difference.