Taking precautions against outdoor pathogens can keep you from getting sidelined over the summer. galitskaya/iStock via Getty Images Plus As flowers bloom and temperatures climb, many are eager to get ...

(THE CONVERSATION) On hot summer days, few things are more refreshing than a dip in the pool. But have you ever wondered if the pool is as clean as that crystal blue water appears? As an immunologist ...

On hot summer days, few things are more refreshing than a dip in the pool. But have you ever wondered if the pool is as clean as that crystal blue water appears? As an immunologist and infectious ...

You've probably heard that "sharing is caring," but some things are better to keep to yourself. We're not talking about your deepest, darkest secrets, but rather, physical items that can harbor ...

How germy are the things designed to keep you and your home clean? May 20, 2012— -- You expect some sports to be filthy—your kitchen floor, your garbage can, your toilet. But how germy are the ...

The next time you hail a ride-share car, you might want to grab some hand sanitizer. There's a new study by insurance company Netquote that says the average ride-share vehicle is 35,000 times more ...

You can't see them, but microscopic bacteria and other nasty bugs are everywhere, including areas of your home you touch and use every day. And surprisingly, the toilet seat is not the #1 germ-filled ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Lisa Cuchara, Quinnipiac University (THE CONVERSATION) On hot summer days, few things ...