Germs can cause infections. Germs can spread. Germs can battle back against antibiotics. And germs can share their weapons with other germs. and Prevention communicated on Tuesday the early outcomes ...

A new study finds that bacteria can actively block the transfer of beneficial genes to neighboring cells, using specialized proteins to specifically destroy shared DNA before it spreads. This ...

An hourlong session during this year’s ESCMID Global raised awareness of hospital sinks and toilets as a source of outbreaks caused by antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Hillary A. Craddock, PhD, MPH, ...

Scientists at the Food and Drug Administration said chemical additives such as triclosan and similar substances can spur the growth of drug-resistant bacteria. Over the last 20 years, companies have ...

Zipnosis is getting the word out about an incredibly effective means of avoiding the spread of germs this cold and flu season: Use virtual care. "One of the best ways to be a good healthcare citizen ...

Automatic soap dispensers are a hallmark of public bathrooms in part because it’s one fewer surface that’s touched with unwashed hands, and the Simplehuman Liquid Sensor Pump brings that hygienic ...

UPPER EAST SIDE, Manhattan (WABC) -- Some hospital nurses are now using a new line of defense when it comes to protecting themselves and patients against dangerous bacteria. 69-year-old Raymond Singer ...

When washing can actually spread bacteria instead of making your kitchen safer.

Most people clean their homes with the best intentions, but some of the most common habits actually make things worse rather than better. The tools you trust, the cloths you reuse, and the wipes you ...