While toilet bowls are designed such that the contents are supposed to flush downward, scientists have known for decades that small particles – including those from water, waste and toilet paper – can ...

While most people agree that toilets harbor germs, there's an ongoing debate about the best way to flush—should the lid be up ...

But for most of us, public toilets are actually a bit scary. If you squirm at the thought of creepy germs lurking on toilet seats and faucet handles, you probably spend as little time as possible ...

The solution to the problem is simple: close the toilet lid before you flush. "Airborne microorganisms and contaminated surfaces carry a potential risk for infection. Hospital toilets should have ...