Many people follow the “five-second rule,” but science shows the truth is more about safety than timing. Studies have found that food picks up germs as soon as it hits the floor, regardless of how ...

Whenever new friends find out that I’m a food critic, they assume it’s all glamour. Sure, trying every new restaurant in my area on a company card is pretty cool, but it comes with some drawbacks. The ...

ATLANTA - Apparently the "five-second rule" you have lived by your entire no longer applies. You remember the rule. If you drop food, and pick it up within five seconds, it is still safe to consume.

Ever wondered if the 5-second rule is real? The old tale that if you pick up dropped food off the floor or possibly ground within 5 seconds or less, it’s still good to eat? Buzz60’s Mercer Morrison ...

Have you and your partner ever had a minor disagreement that, somehow, spiraled out of control? Maybe it started over something trivial, like a forgotten chore or a difference in opinion. But, before ...

Just about every parent is familiar with the five second rule. If you drop food on the floor, the rule, always said with a smile, says it's OK to pick it up and eat it as long as it hasn't been there ...

I recently discovered "habit loops" may be a contributing factor in the role of career ascension for professional women. Habit loops are repetitive and routine behaviors that you may not be aware of, ...

And past research from Rutgers University seemed to effectively put the long-standing myth to rest by concluding that the transfer of bacteria from floor to food could be nearly instantaneous. However ...