(NEXSTAR) – The bathroom: It’s a place where many an inquisitive mind has contemplated the great mysteries of the universe. And if it’s a public bathroom, it’s also where one of the great mysteries of ...

Finally! A microbiologist settles the debate on whether you need to keep the toilet lid down when you're not on the pot.

In addition to limiting the spread of germs, keeping the toilet lid closed at all times is a good idea. A closed lid in a house with toddlers or pets prevents them from playing in unsanitary water, ...