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 ...

(NEXSTAR) – Uh oh. You just dropped your toast on the floor. It was the last piece, too. And you were enjoying it so, so much. You know where this is going. Since childhood, most of us have been aware ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- You may have heard of the 5 second rule when it comes to dropped food on the floor - but have you heard of the weather 5 second rule? It can help you determine how far away lightning ...

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 ...