New video of the toilet plume phenomenon aims to reduce health hazards in public restrooms. Until now, scientists have known that toilets emit aerosols, but they haven't been able to see them. These ...

A doctor on TikTok confirmed a disturbing rumor about public restrooms: some people allegedly use toilet paper rolls to clean dirty needles before putting them back for others to use. The viral post ...

A rumor that circulated online in alleged newscast videos in September 2025 claimed criminals were using syringes to inject HIV-infected blood into toilet paper rolls at supermarkets and public ...

A free, standalone, self-cleaning public restroom will be installed in Chicago next year, according to Ald. Daniel La Spata (1st). When it’s up and running, it’ll be the first of its kind for the city ...

Chloe Andrews, 29, was walking along the Nepean River recently when she found herself in desperate need of the loo, so without hesitating, she popped into a nearby lavatory. However, after entering a ...

Lotti Tajouri is affiliated with Murdoch University and Dubai Police Scientist Council. If you’re a parent or have a chronic health condition that needs quick or frequent trips to the bathroom, you’ve ...

Our body doesn't care if we're dining in a restaurant, shopping at the mall, or strolling through the park- when nature calls ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

If you're a parent or have a chronic health condition that needs quick or frequent trips to the bathroom, you've probably mapped out the half-decent public toilets in your area. But sometimes, you don ...