Several strains of drug-resistant bacteria and fungi were discovered on the floors, ceilings, door handles and toilet surfaces in three major hospitals' bathrooms in Scotland, a new study found.

Hospital toilets are some of the most contaminated spots in the whole building, with unisex bathrooms potentially being home to superbugs. Harmful bacteria and fungi, along with multi-drug resistant ...

File this one under "Studies We Wish Had Let Us Remain Ignorant." Scientists at the University of Arizona decided to investigate whether closing the toilet lid before flushing reduces ...

Just because there's a toilet built for women and girls, it doesn't necessarily meet their needs. A growing body of literature says public and school toilets in low- and middle-income countries all ...

A study found that the floor and walls around the toilet could still get contaminated with viruses from the toilet bowl even when the lid is down during flushing. (Photo: Getty) Will shutting the ...