Should you shower in the morning or evening? Microbiologist reveals ‘clear answer’

Should you shower in the morning or evening? Microbiologist reveals ‘clear answer’

Are you a sunrise soaper or a bedtime bather? It’s the ultimate hygiene debate — and Americans are deeply divided. A 2022 Sleep Foundation survey found that 42% of adults start their day with a refreshing rinse, while 25% wait to wash before hitting the hay. But according to Dr. Primrose Freestone, a senior lecturer … Read more

Microbiologist swiftly debunks ‘five second rule’ with gross-out movie theater popcorn test

Microbiologist swiftly debunks ‘five second rule’ with gross-out movie theater popcorn test

Time to drop the five-second rule — it could be making you sick. A microbiologist managed to gross out TikTok with the foul findings of a recent test conducted at his local movie theater — to see what happens when you drop popcorn on the floor. Tim Call, 32, is known on the popular social … Read more

I’m a microbiologist — this is why I never take leftovers to go or attend BBQs

I’m a microbiologist — this is why I never take leftovers to go or attend BBQs

You may want to think twice before grabbing that doggy bag. A microbiologist is sharing the alarming reason she won’t go near leftovers, barbecues or oysters, warning of the dangers of common practices that could lead to food poisoning, which strikes more than 47 million Americans every year. Primrose Freestone, a senior lecturer in clinical … Read more