It’s not always obvious which of the multitude of species of bacteria riding around in us should be classified as germs and attacked, and which are essential workers that should be nurtured. One ...

It’s not always obvious which of the multitude of species of bacteria riding around in us should be classified as germs and ...

A better understanding of human smell is emerging as scientists interrogate its fundamental elements: the odor molecules that ...

From fecal transplants to phage cocktails, scientists reveal how gut viruses could unlock precision medicine for digestive diseases and beyond.

A herbal mouthwash selectively killed off bad bacteria in the mouth while preserving the good strains, according to a new ...

Researchers have found a natural mouthwash that seems to kill off nasty germs while nurturing friendly microbes.

Each week, the Ottawa Department of Public Health releases a round-up of recent safety inspections at restaurants, schools ...

Mouthwashes have long bragged about killing 99.9% of germs in your mouth, but Rutgers Health researchers suggest this ...

The Stanley cup and some other insulated mugs may be dishwasher safe, but using the dishwasher isn't necessarily recommended for the best cleaning. "The dishwasher may not reach all the nooks and ...

Cookouts on the Fourth of July aren't just a tradition—they're expected as part of a day of outdoor games, fireworks and fun.

According to Professor Gaisford, we should be taking probiotics daily, first thing in the morning on an empty stomach.