Greensboro, NC -- They're used, abused and left outside to brave the elements."Shopping carts have germs," exclaims one shopper.To find out if that's fact or fiction, 2Wants To Know tested shopping ...

Holly has a degree in Medical Biochemistry from the University of Leicester. Her scientific interests include genomics, personalized medicine, and bioethics.View full profile Holly has a degree in ...

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 ...

Worried about germs on a plane? Researchers analyzed used face masks to find out what's in the cabin air. The results are ...

Today, we learned that a steering wheel has more germs than a toilet seat. After years of using Purell to hand-sanitize our way to good hygiene, this was the straw that broke the camels back. Why?

Your bathing area is one of the germiest parts of your bathroom. Learn where bacteria hide and find out whether showering is more sanitary than soaking. Studies have found that the bathing area in a ...

Jack Beresford is a Newsweek Senior Internet Culture & Trends Reporter, based in London, UK. His focus is reporting on trending topics on the Internet, he covers viral stories from around the world on ...

Germs are all over common restaurant surfaces, but this one item tops them all. Here's how to protect yourself from getting sick. Picture it: You’ve just been seated at your favorite restaurant.

Everyone knows the sponge and stovetop are hotbeds for bacteria, but there are germ havens in the kitchen you're forgetting to clean. Pamela is a freelance food and travel writer based in Astoria, ...

A group of 38 leading experts in fields ranging from synthetic biology to the existence of life beyond Earth has come ...