Ultraviolet technology isn’t new; it’s been used in hospitals, research labs, and other areas that need to be germ-free. UV light kills up to 99.9 percent of germs, bacteria, and viruses—and that may ...

Patients don't expect to get a serious bacterial infection while in a hospital, but it can happen. Improved surveillance and prevention practices have reduced infection rates. Now, some Triangle ...

Rooms exposed to daylight have fewer germs, and compared to dark rooms, sunlit rooms have about half the amount of bacteria that can grow, a study published in Microbiome found. The researchers set up ...

Worried your iPhone might be picking up all kinds of nasty germs while you’re out and about? Sterilize with ultraviolet (UV) light while it charges with this 2-in-1 stand from Limited77 — now on sale ...

Maybe you've seen a UV (or ultraviolet) light device at a doctor's office or one of the many wands or containers for sale in stores or online. Can they really kill the COVID-19 virus? Maybe you’ve ...

(Nanowerk News) Healthcare-associated infections are a common problem in suppurating wound care, as is the rise in multi-drug resistant bacteria. In order to effectively and selectively combat ...

Salons, hotels, and even public transit are investing in devices that emit ultraviolet light to protect against the coronavirus, but some gadgets work better than others, and experts warn UV isn’t the ...

**ECCMID has now changed its name to ESCMID Global, please credit ESCMID Global Congress (formerly ECCMID, Barcelona, Spain, 27-30 April) in all future stories** Experts are working on a new type of ...

Each week, we answer frequently asked questions about life during the coronavirus crisis. If you have a question you'd like us to consider for a future post, email us atgoatsandsoda@npr.orgwith the ...

This content originally appeared on Mashable for a US audience and has been adapted for the UK audience. Smartphones are dirty. You've probably heard the toilet seat comparisons: The average phone is ...