Make this sanitary practice a habit in your home.

For years, we’ve been told to close the lid before flushing the toilet. It makes sense, since when the toilet flushes, it releases what's called a “toilet plume” or a spray of microscopic bacteria.

Every time you press that flush handle with the toilet seat raised, an invisible explosion occurs that most people never witness. Scientists have discovered that this seemingly harmless daily routine ...

While it seems insignificant, a small bathroom habit can lead to a spread of germs and harmful airborne particles. No matter how diligently you wipe countertops, launder towels, and sanitize surfaces, ...

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, ...

New research suggests a closed toilet seat may not be as helpful to block the spread of germs as we once thought. For years, we’ve been told to close the lid before flushing the toilet. It makes sense ...