Hand-washing works One major point the COVID-19 pandemic helped drive home is how important it is to wash your hands. Washing ...

Shampoo chemicals called polyquaterniums stick to tiny aquatic animals. They slow swimming and feeding, risking ecosystems ...

Grilling is a big part of summer in Hawaii, especially during the 4th of July. Many people love gathering with friends and ...

Salmonella, E. coli, and typhoid. They can lay hundreds of eggs in just days, so if left unchecked, your house can quickly ...

The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) is offering the following food safety reminders to help Michiganders prepare for 4th of July picnics and barbecues: ...

When local health departments issue swim advisories at Hampton Roads beaches, it’s because they’ve determined the ...

Signs have been placed around the Sycamore Pool warning of bacteria and advising people not to swim, though some people still ...

Our readers have detailed and informative advice to offer here – although not all agree on whether a hot air dryer should be ...

Triclosan is an antimicrobial chemical that was for decades added to everyday items like soap, toothpaste, cosmetics and even ...

An immunocompromised woman’s cat stirred up a lot more trouble than usual (for a cat). In a recent case report, doctors ...

Don't add ground eggshells to soap. Handling raw eggshells can be unsafe because they may contain Salmonella -- a bacteria ...