The spread of the H1N1 flu, the "swine flu," is thought to spread from person to person through coughing or sneezing. Health officials encourage you to wash your hands often with soap and warm water.

A new lab experiment is testing a water-free solution for "space laundry" on future Mars missions.

He used a powder called Glo Germ, which, like real life germs, is invisible and spreads from surface to surface through contact. Unlike germs, however, it can be seen under a blacklight, enabling ...

It seems, therefore, that flatus can cause infection if the emitter is naked, but not if he or she is clothed. But the results of the experiment should not be considered alarming, because neither type ...

Jesse and Cayden use simple ingredients to show how effective washing your hands really is. It can be difficult to teach kids why washing their hands is important, but with this simple experiment, ...

Have you ever wondered why most disinfectants indicate they kill 99.9% or 99.99% of germs, but never promise to wipe out all of them? Perhaps the thought has crossed your mind mid-way through cleaning ...