Now that Halloween is behind us, many are looking forward to the upcoming holiday of Thanksgiving, where family gatherings ...

Walking into any home around dinner time, you'll likely catch the familiar hum of the microwave warming up last night's meal.

Opening up the cupboard or fridge to grab something to eat, only to find that item is dotted with white, blue or grey mould. Can you eat around it? Or does it need to be chucked out straight away?

If grains or nuts look moldy, discolored or shriveled, or if they have an unusual smell, it's best to err on the side of ...

That leftover rice sitting in your fridge might seem harmless, but it could actually be harboring a dangerous secret. While ...

A professor of immunology and microbiology shares tips to keep unwanted guests — bacteria — away from your holiday gatherings ...

Scientists used DNA testing on 1,200-year-old feces to detect E. coli, pinworms, and Giardia in ancient Mexico, and found ...

When harmful bacteria that cause food poisoning, such as E. coli, invade through the digestive tract, gut cells usually fight ...

What to do if you’ve eaten recalled food—how to monitor symptoms, when to seek care, and how to protect yourself and others.

The “Flu Game” is one of the most legendary moments in NBA history. Michael Jordan, visibly exhausted and drenched in sweat, scored 38 points to lead the Chicago Bulls past the Utah Jazz in Game 5 of ...

Americans worry about the safety of their food supply, wiith public confidence at its lowest ebb ever. It's estimated that one in six Americans fall ill with food-related illnesses every year. Recent ...

Kitchen hygiene doesn't just affect the quality of meals; it plays a key role in stopping the spread of harmful pathogens. Many surfaces we touch on an everyday basis are contaminated with germs, ...