I've been accused more than once of thinking way too much about germs and where they may be lurking. But I've never asked myself what objects may be germier than a toilet seat. Well, to my horror, ...

I have an embarrassing phobia to admit: Like an estimated 51% of Americans, I hate touching things in bathrooms. I don’t like touching bathroom door handles and I absolutely hate touching foreign ...

Public toilets may appear grim, but the seat is rarely the main culprit. Instead, germs thrive on frequently touched surfaces and in airborne droplets released during flushing. The greatest risk comes ...