During cold and flu season, sickness is commonly spread through coughing, sneezing and even touching surfaces. One of these surfaces that germs can live on: your clothing. But how long do germs stay ...

Next time you wash your hands in a public restroom, you may want to think twice about heading towards the hand dryers. A viral video circulating on TikTok reveals what happens if you use a hot-air ...

You can expect cold and flu viruses to survive on hard surfaces for 24-48 hours. Regularly wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. You should avoid touching your eyes, nose, and ...

You can't see them, but microscopic bacteria and other nasty bugs are everywhere, including areas of your home you touch and use every day. And surprisingly, the toilet seat is not the #1 germ-filled ...

Germs surround us everywhere; that’s a fact of life. But there are some places—even in your own home—that are breeding grounds for bacteria. Let’s take a careful look at what the evidence says about ...

Q: I am a kindergarten teacher and wonder how long germs can stay alive on toys. Can a germ lie dormant on a toy for long periods of time, or will a germ die shortly after contact with an object? We ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Surprising new research shows a small but diverse community of bacteria lives in the placentas of healthy pregnant women, overturning the belief that fetuses grow in a pretty sterile ...