For most healthy people, yes – sitting on a public toilet seat is low-risk. But you can wipe it with an alcohol wipe, or use ...

Maintaining a clean toilet is crucial for health, minimizing bacteria and illness spread. Regular cleaning, at least weekly, is recommended, with more ...

No one likes cleaning toilets, but if you don't, you're opening the door to a plethora of health issues. So here's how often you should clean and replace them.

Orthopaedic surgeon Dr. Manan Vora highlights that everyday items like TV remotes, smartphones, and kitchen sponges harbor ...

Our phones are practically glued to our hands—yet unlike our hands, phones rarely get cleaned. A widely cited study from the ...

You can clean or disinfect your toothbrush with a few simple, at-home methods. It's also important to store it properly in ...

Today, we learned that a steering wheel has more germs than a toilet seat. After years of using Purell to hand-sanitize our way to good hygiene, this was the straw that broke the camels back. Why?

Alcohol does kill germs. Hand sanitizer should contain at least 60% alcohol to be effective and disinfectants should contain ...

From smartphones to money, several everyday objects carry more germs than a toilet seat. These commonly touched items can spread bacteria and viruses if not handled with care. Regular handwashing, ...

Catching an Uber or Lyft has become ultra-convenient for millions of Americans. But you should know, you're likely jumping into the backseat of a ride filled with germs. A new study finds rideshares ...

Should You Leave the Toilet Seat Up or Down? First, it's comforting to know that leaving the toilet seat up or down during the day is a relatively low-stakes topic. Family medicine physician Dr.