Bad news: Your toothbrush is probably way germier than you know. Millions of bacteria can collect on the bristles, and those germs can live for up to a few weeks. Dental guidance suggests replacing ...

Researchers in Finland have found evidence that the plaque found in our arteries can contain bacteria that could set off a heart attack under the right circumstances. Reading time: Reading time 3 ...

Infection rates from “nightmare” drug-resistant bacteria have skyrocketed in the United States, scientists warned this week. Cases of patients infected with the gnarly bacteria rose an alarming 70% ...

An undated image of Legionella pneumophila bacteria. Image: Centers for Disease Control (AP) The facilities surrounding a beach can expose us to dangerous germs too, such as Legionella bacteria. A ...