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 ...

Tossing in a load of wash at home sounds ordinary and harmless. But healthcare professionals who wash their work uniforms at home may be unknowingly spreading superbugs, according to a new study.

Unclean washing machines trap mold and grime which can cause allergic reactions, according to allergists.

Summer and sand go together—in your shoes, on your towels, and in your clothes. It's the beach-day souvenir that sticks with you long after the tan has faded. But sand in your washing machine is a ...