Refrigerators are dangerous to health, as the experts from the Microban Europe company claim. Full story

A team of specialists led by Charles P. Gerba, Professor of Microbiology at the University of Arizona, Tucson, released a list of the most dangerous places in the bathroom, where most of the dangerous bacteria live. Full story

The study, conducted in the UK, has revealed the most "unsanitary" professions. Lawyers and accountants have been proved the owners of the dirtiest desks. Full story

Such cases are rare: only one woman out of every three million may suffer from a toxic shock syndrome caused by using tampons in the critical days. In the UK, the 15-year-old Paige Roffey appeared to be in such a rare situation. Full story

Pathogens, such as salmonella and E. Coli, can be found on many raw fruits and vegetables. American scientists have established that even washing them several times will not be enough to get rid of the bacteria. Full story

Canadian researchers from McMaster University have demonstrated for the first time the effect of intestinal microflora on the chemical processes in the brain that govern the behavior and mood. Full story