Every time you press that flush handle with the toilet seat raised, an invisible explosion occurs that most people never witness. Scientists have discovered that this seemingly harmless daily routine ...

For years, we’ve been told to close the lid before flushing the toilet. It makes sense, since when the toilet flushes, it releases what's called a “toilet plume” or a spray of microscopic bacteria.

Finally! An expert answers what to do when you're not on the loo. Bathroom etiquette runs the gamut from the nonnegotiable (put down the seat when you’re done, men!) to the debatable (should toilet ...

Flushing toilets releases invisible particles into the air. A study shows closing the lid reduces this spread. Larger droplets hit the lid, limiting travel. This is not a perfect shield. Regular ...

New research suggests a closed toilet seat may not be as helpful to block the spread of germs as we once thought.