Poop Is Everywhere
I remember learning about germs as a kid and momentarily freaking out that they were EVERYWHERE. Standing in line to…
A Bacterium Named 'Elizabeth' Is Plaguing Wisconsin
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services is investigating a mysterious outbreak of a blood infection caused by the…
Please Stop Bumping Uglies at the Gym, Ok?
This post is dedicated to everyone approaching their gym workouts as if they’re auditioning for the “Call On Me” music…
Time to Give Up Showers and Spray Yourself With a Coating of Live Bacteria
Chemical engineer Dave Whitlock hasn’t taken a shower in 12 years and hopes that you’ll be willing to give up bathing,…
Study: Beaches Are Literal Human Litter Boxes
All this time you were worried about the water, but the sand is the real problem.
Maybe Beards Aren't Full of Poop Bacteria After All
Last week, the internet erupted with the news that beards, those beautiful things that hide men’s weak chins and…
Study Says Men's Beards Are Gross and Filled With Poop
Ah, beards. You either love them or hate them. For those of us that are pro-beard, it’s easy to find kindred spirits…
Yay Summer: U.S. Beaches Are Disgusting and Too Much TV Will Kill You
Summer has officially arrived, and with it, the usual sweltering humidity — as well as the news that your local beach…
Want Clearer Skin? Start Embracing Bacteria.
Sorry, germaphobes: Bacteria is hot right now.
You Are Mostly Made of Bacteria and There's a 'World War' in Your Colon
Today in butt news: Author Mary Roach (of Bonk and Stiff and Spook fame) has a new(ish) book out called Gulp:…
Nightmare Bacteria Could Be Growing on Your Cutting Board
Your mother's intense concern about you getting salmonella as a youth has just been put into perspective: a new study…
Hey, People -- Just Wash Your Fucking Hands, Okay?
It seems silly that we’re about to have this conversation, but people really need to start washing their hands. Like,…
Your Purse is Grosser Than a Toilet Seat
Purses are both a blessing and a curse for ladies on the go. Invest in a good tote, said fashion, and so I obeyed. And…
Drug-Resistant 'Nightmare' Bacteria Is Coming For You
The CDC has issued a warning to hospitals, and, to paraphrase: BE AFRAID. So-called "nightmare bacteria" —…
Baby Poop Could Be the Key to Understanding Conditions Like Asthma, Obesity, and Diabetes
Babies born via Cesarean section have a different set of microbes in their digestive tracts than those born vaginally,…
Woman Loses Her Legs and Fingers to Terrifying 'Dog Bacteria'
In case you needed something new to feel anxious about now that you've given up zip-lining, here's some info about a…
Do You Know What's Living in Your Belly Button?
Your belly button is a veritable biosphere, housing an average of 67 different species of bacteria, according to a new…
Sorry, Floor Eaters: The 5-Second Rule Is Definitely a Myth
The 5-second rule is a myth that has been busted before (by the Myth Busters, no less) and yet it persists, which is…
Rosacea Possibly Caused by Tiny Mites Without Anuses Living on Your Face
Bugs are literally everywhere. They're on your sheets (probably), they're waiting in the dark corners of your shoes,…
South Carolina Mother Escapes the Icky Clutches of Flesh-Eating Bacteria with All of Her Limbs Intact
The shudder-inducing phrase "flesh-eating bacteria" proved to be the boogeyman of last month's news-cycle, but at least…