Holly has a degree in Medical Biochemistry from the University of Leicester. Her scientific interests include genomics, personalized medicine, and bioethics.View full profile Holly has a degree in ...

Germs surround us everywhere; that’s a fact of life. But there are some places—even in your own home—that are breeding grounds for bacteria. Let’s take a careful look at what the evidence says about ...

Infections caused by 'nightmare bacteria', a deadly drug-resistant pathogen, are on a surge in the US, according to the country's Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC reports that these ...

Your bathing area is one of the germiest parts of your bathroom. Learn where bacteria hide and find out whether showering is more sanitary than soaking. Studies have found that the bathing area in a ...

A scientist has issued an urgent warning to fitness fanatics about the germs lurking in gyms. Dr Primrose Freestone, a senior ...