Researchers have discovered an unforeseen consequence of using germicidal ultraviolet (GUV) light to kill airborne viruses ...

Their byproducts, such as volatile fatty acids and sulphur compounds, are what give sweaty feet, socks and shoes that ...

Consumption of raw milk in Florida has caused 21 people to fall ill with Campylobacter and E. coli infections, including ...

Viruses and bacteria, however, are far smaller and don't have any protective layers, so the far UVC light can penetrate their surfaces, and kill them by damaging their DNA.

The area between your toes is packed with sweat glands, and when we wrap our feet in socks and shoes, we trap that moisture ...

Sanitizing small electronics with at-home UVC lights raises questions about effectiveness, safety, and necessity. It may not ...

Ultraviolet light is subdivided into UV-A (315 to 400 nm), UV-B (280-315 nm), and UV-C (100-280 nm). Artificial UV used for disinfection is almost always UV-C, so UV and UVC are often used ...

Studies show socks harbour both potentially dangerous pathogens, including Aspergillus, Staphylococcus, Candida, Histoplasma ...

The Food and Drug Administration says that the current use of BPA and certain phthalates in food packaging is safe. But some ...