While public toilet seats may seem unsanitary, studies show they harbor fewer germs than common surfaces like door handles.

One contained a squat toilet, which is a 'hole-in-the-floor' toilet type popular in China, that people squat over before using, while the other bathroom had a bidet toilet. Showing their ...

Discover the best position to poop and other natural remedies for relieving constipation, according to gastroenterologists.

One contained a squat toilet and the other a bidet toilet. Scientists measured the emissions of bioaerosols containing S. aureus and E. coli under various flushing conditions and ventilation ...

An curved arrow pointing right. The toilet may be comfortable to sit on, but humankind was never meant to eliminate waste by sitting down. Our bodies just aren't built for it. Produced by Matthew ...

Ladies, if you’re prone to squatting over a porcelain bowl in the name of hygiene, we’ve got some bad news for you. Here’s why experts don’t recommend the toilet technique. When you really ...

They found that squat toilets released 42-62% more S ... coli) lower after the first flush of an empty toilet compared to those observed after a second flush (when feces were present).

One contained a squat toilet and the other a bidet toilet. Scientists measured the emissions of bioaerosols containing S. aureus and E. coli under various flushing conditions and ventilation ...