bacteria

A highly-invasive and potentially deadly strain of bacterial meningitis is surging in parts of New York State. Here's what you need to know.

When you think of things you're constantly in contact with that could be littered with germs and bacteria, what comes to mind?  Most likely it's a doorknob, toilet seat or cell phone; but those answers would be incorrect. Turns out, they pale in comparison to something else that we touch, hold onto, and use everyday.  Here's a hint: It's inside your car.

We are all gearing up for the big turkey day and whether you are going somewhere for the big meal or cooking yourself, here are a few safety tips that you need to follow.

It seems obvious to us, as parents, that bacteria can form inside all of those bath toys that our kids play with in the tub. But now that there is a study out and details, it's quite gross.

I'm pretty easy-going when it comes to germs. I protect myself by washing my hands, I got my flu shot but it pretty much stops there. Well, these pictures did it, I may never use a hand dryer again.

We all know that this cold and flu season is by far the worst in recent memory. We are very cautious about washing our hands and keeping surfaces clean and I still got the flu. Germs are everywhere and now we are being told to not only wash clothing but our winter gear too.

I am hosting Thanksgiving tomorrow and I am not a great cook. So while I was looking for the best way to cook the turkey, I came across this article about preparing the bird before it goes in the oven. I had no idea that I wasn't supposed to do this.

Disclaimer:  I'm sure you could find skeevy germs on just about anything if you look hard enough.  That being said, take a gander at THIS little piece of health news.

We’re angry. Angry that somebody would take the time to make a cheeseburger so gigantic that it’s actually kind of disgusting, and not even invite us over to have some of it. Well, Black Bear Casino, you can guess where we WON’T be going for vacation this year.

We all know that germs are out there.  On door handles, shopping carts, even in hotel rooms.  But do you do anything about it, other than washing your hands all the time? I read recently that hotel rooms are the most germ infected places out there...