Germs

Teacher Used Bread to Show What Happens When You Don't Wash Your Hands — the Results Are Foul

I Hate It When Strangers Touch My Baby's Hands — Am I the Only One?

Before I talk about what I consider to be the ultimate sin against situational awareness, let me start by saying, I get it.

5 Easy Cleaning Hacks For Those Pesky, Germ-Ridden Toys

Let's face it — kids are gross, and so are their toys.

These Are the 5 Parts of the Airplane to Avoid, According to Experts

Even with periodic flight delays and crowded airports, I think we can all agree that airplanes are incredible vehicles.

If You Really Hate Germs, You'll Want to Avoid Public Pools — Take My Word For It

It's almost the season!

The Hilarious but Effective Way to Get Your Kids to Keep Their Germs to Themselves

When you become a parent, things like experiencing a human literally coughing into your mouth instead of covering theirs (toddlers, amirite?) no longer gross you out.

Should You Be Worried About the Bacteria in Your Water Bottle?

Ever wonder what's going on inside your water bottle?

A DIY Spray to Stay Germ-Free at the Gym (and Everywhere Else, Too)

With all that sweat and germs hanging out at the gym and yoga studio, your workout gear can get dirty, moldy, and smelly.

What Science Has to Say About the 5-Second Rule

I like to imagine that germs on the floor hold their breath and count to five before hopping on any dropped food, but some scientists paint a different picture of what's actually happening under the microscope.

The Kitchen Tool That Has More Germs Than Your Toilet Bowl

If you think your toilet is what requires the most scrubbing and disinfecting in your home, you might be surprised (and grossed out) to learn that there's something germier lurking in your your kitchen: the everyday dish sponge.