LEICESTER, England — Healthcare workers’ uniforms washed at home might be bringing dangerous bacteria back to hospitals, creating a breeding ground for drug-resistant superbugs. A new study from ...

Most people assume that a hot wash means clean clothes. But new research suggests your washing machine may be underperforming, especially when it comes to killing harmful bacteria. Despite running at ...

Cleaning your clothes in a washing machine on even a hot water setting of 60°C (140°F) can fail to remove potentially harmful bacteria – a finding that could also be contributing to the rise of ...

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