This week on Shopping Swaps, dermatologists have ranked hand soap types. Professor Rosemary Nixon at Skin Health Institute ...

Knowing which items can and cannot be put in the dishwasher will save you from potential mishaps. "Certain materials and delicate items, like wood, crystal, and certain pots and pans, should not be ...

Most of us carry our phones everywhere, into the kitchen, the car, the office, and sometimes even the bathroom. The problem is that smartphones are one of the most frequently touched objects in our ...

This seemingly simple habit of rushing to wash hands after walking through the door isn't about cleanliness at all—it's a sophisticated psychological ritual that reveals how certain people create an ...

What is soap actually doing when you shower? Style Theory brings in Stephanie to answer that question with genuine chemistry, covering the dual function that most hygiene education ignores: soap ...

We tested several common methods for killing germs on the kitchen sponge: A bleach soak, microwaving it, running it through the dishwasher and a vinegar soak.

Most tap water in the U.S. is safe to drink. But concerns about aging pipes, a group of chemicals known as PFAS and taste ...

Scientists at Arizona State University have uncovered surprising new ways bacteria move, even without their usual whip-like propellers called flagella. In one study, E. coli and salmonella were found ...

Forked Creek reopened after a late‑February sewage spill forced a no‑contact order. Health officials say testing and repairs ...

Studying ancient microbes like this one is risky research, but it can also reveal novel biological mechanisms that inspire more effective drugs. Reading time 3 minutes For decades, antibiotics have ...