Many people follow the “five-second rule,” but science shows the truth is more about safety than timing. Studies have found that food picks up germs as soon as it hits the floor, regardless of how ...

They were floored by the results. Everyone’s picked up food fast to prevent contamination — but is this method tried and true or merely an old wives’ tale? A Chicago microbiologist has put the ...

Robbins is very forthcoming about the fact that she’s not a medical professional and has no formal training in psychology, ...

CHICAGO, IL – We’ve all been there—a tasty snack slips from your plate and lands on the floor. It’s frustrating, especially in the middle of a good meal. And in that moment of hesitation, many people ...

With the exception of buttery toast that lands yellow side down, dropped food is good, so long as you pick it up ASAP. At least, that's the conventional wisdom of anyone who subscribes to the ...