Have you ever dropped food on the floor only to invoke the '5-second rule' before finishing up your snack? Well, science has ...

The spread of the H1N1 flu, the "swine flu," is thought to spread from person to person through coughing or sneezing. Health officials encourage you to wash your hands often with soap and warm water.

Today, it is hard for us to fully appreciate the great revolution in medicine known as “germ theory” and the role that animal research played in its development. It seems impossible that people once ...

Your 99.9% germ-free habits may be hurting long-term immunity. Here is what the hygiene hypothesis says about how these ...

Your hands may look clean, feel dry, and smell fine—but microbiology tells a very different story. Throughout the day, your fingers quietly collect bacteria, viruses, and microscopic debris from ...

DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - Gather your supplies, Science Academy Episode 1 is here! In this episode learn how germs work, especially going into flu season. How washing your hands can help to stop the ...