Tag: bacteria

Hospitals may appear clean, but a silent threat is lurking: Clostridioides difficile (C. diff), a dangerous bacteria responsible for over 12,800 deaths and 223,000...

Like many people, I have a love/hate relationship with public restrooms. Yes, they’re necessary — for the obvious reasons — but oh how I...

It’s a kitchen reality: if you cook, you clean—and chances are, your trusty sponge does a lot of the dirty work. But while it...

If you’re heading to the gym or a yoga class, don’t forget your mat — and no, we don’t mean borrowing the communal one...

Our feet are home to billions of bacteria and fungi—more than any other part of your body. Yet, they’re often the most neglected in...

Meet Cupriavidus metallidurans, the ultimate tiny badass. This unassuming bacterium thrives in soil packed with toxic heavy metals—and in the process, it literally poops...

A 77-year-old Florida man learned the hard way that eating feral pig meat can come with serious consequences. After battling mystery chest pain and...

Your dog’s bed may not be on your regular cleaning checklist, but it probably should be. Dogs track in dirt, bacteria, and allergens daily,...

While you may be diligent in keeping your clothes clean and have a meticulous hygiene protocol, there may be one thing that you fail...

Your microwave may look clean, but don’t be fooled—it’s a hidden hotspot for bacteria and grime. Think about the countless meals, reheated coffees, and...