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Some antibiotics stop bacteria from growing without actually killing them, allowing infections to return later. Scientists at the University of Basel created a new test that tracks individual bacteria ...

We usually think of bacteria as bad guys, malicious microbes whose only goal is to spread illness, but that’s only part of the story. In reality, we rely on bacteria for our survival. The gut ...

Hand sanitizers made with at least 60% alcohol help kill gems, according to the CDC. These are the top options from Purell, ...

When the flu hits your household, it’s not just the sick person who needs attention— germs can linger on surfaces for hours or even days, ready to infect someone else. Knowing how to properly clean ...

The World Health Organization estimates that antibiotic resistant infections kill more than a million people worldwide every year, so many researchers are actively looking for new ways to combat it.

A bout with a cold or the flu can really take you down. To stay healthy, you need to avoid nasty bugs. But that’s not always easy. Germs are everywhere, and there are plenty of ideas about how to get ...

One of the hardest working tools in the kitchen is a sponge. You grab it to wipe a counter, wash a dish, and scrub the sink. But, how often do you clean the sponge? Just think of all the bits that are ...