Articles for Tag: "bacteria"

Should moms-to-be worry about their soap? 
Should moms-to-be worry about their soap?
Scientists are exploring how antibacterial compounds may affect pregnant women and their fetuses.
Study shows fist bump may be safest greeting 
Study shows fist bump may be safest greeting
Though the handshake has been the polite greeting for centuries, new research shows why it may be wise to embrace the bump.
How dirty are your gadgets?  Featured
How dirty are your gadgets?
You may not realize that your electronic devices are covered in bacteria.
Early exposure to germs may reduce allergy, asthma risk later 
Early exposure to germs may reduce allergy, asthma risk later
One new study says parents may be taking too many precautions in cleaning for a new baby.
One binge drinking session could cause permanent harm 
One binge drinking session could cause permanent harm
More than half of the alcohol consumed by adults in the United States is in the form of binge drinks.
Can probiotics prevent children from getting sick? 
Can probiotics prevent children from getting sick?
A recent study in Mexico has found that children who take probiotics had fewer infections.
The Five Second Rule may be true 
The Five Second Rule may be true
The oft-cited rule about dropped food may not be a myth after all, according to a new study.