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MRSA stands for Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus. It's a bacterium that causes infections on several parts of the body. As with most multi-drug resistant pathogens, it's tough to treat since the bacteria is resistant to the most commonl...

Everyone likes to dine out from time to time, but anyone that has dined out regularly has experienced a restaurant meal gone bad. Most of the time, that illness has nothing to do with the food and everything to do with Restaurant Sanitizing.

Having your children practice some kind of sport is a perfect way towards a healthy lifestyle. Sports help children develop their physical skills, make new friends, become a team player, and improve their self-esteem. Some studies even suggest tha...

One of the filthiest things we come in contact with on a daily basis is our cell phone. We frequently use our phones, so they remain warm, and this creates an ideal breeding ground for bacteria. Researchers have found in several studies that 94.5%...

When staying at a hotel, people expect to stay in a clean room. Many will even make sure that the toilets have a sign indicating it has been disinfected. What most don't know is that a recent study, led by the University of Houston and presented a...

Dust mites are the most common allergen found in dust. If you wake up sneezing and itching with watery eyes or a runny nose, you may be allergic to indoor pollutants, including dust mites. It may come as a shock that you are constantly in direct c...

Are you wondering why you need to take extra care of your pet's bed? If you are like most pet owners, your furry friend is a valued member of the family, with a bed, a blanket, some outfits, and a couple of toys. You take your pet outside to enjoy...

Healthcare (hospitals, nursing, or long-term care) facilities usually have very strict and delicate infection control protocols that take place every single day. These protocols are designed to decrease the risk and spread of bacteria and viruses,...

Is your indoor environment making you sick? Today, according to the EPA, over half of all homes and buildings in the US are considered "sick". So, there is a real chance that indoor pollution is compromising your health.

Have you ever wondered why your beloved hockey or football gear stinks so much? There's actually a very simple reason for that: it's completely filled with mold and bacteria.