As the Yuletide and new year holidays gradually wind down, experts have cautioned that leaving dirty dishes soaking overnight ...

A familiar mouth bacterium best known for causing cavities may also be quietly influencing the brain. Scientists found that ...

Reusable water bottles can help you stay hydrated, but experts say not cleaning your water bottle regularly can expose you to some potentially harmful bacteria. Channel 9’s Erika Jackson met with ...

Talk about a dirty little secret. One everyday appliance — a staple of domestic hygiene — may actually be harboring microscopic nasties that no amount of disinfectant can scrub away. This staple of ...

Sugary snacks are everywhere—think colorful candies, frosted pastries, and those sweetened drinks that seem harmless at first glance. But beneath the surface, these treats create a playground for the ...

Microbes are usually cast as villains, yet most of the microscopic life on and around us is quietly keeping us alive. From the bacteria lining your gut to the organisms drifting in city air, these ...

Sugar-loving mouth bacteria create acids that damage teeth, but arginine can help fight back. In a clinical trial, ...