Holiday gatherings can increase the risk of spreading infections. Doctors share tips to keep from getting sick when spending ...

With cold and flu season knocking on the front door, it's important to keep bad health habits at the doorstep. Dr. Anna ...

It's been said that closing the toilet lid before flushing can prevent the spread of all germs, by keeping any flush-produced mist in the bowl. But a new study refutes that, showing that tiny ...

A newly-approved chemical is now available to stop the spread of E. Coli, Salmonella and other infectious germs during farming. The chemical called "Sanidate 2.0" can now be added to water for ...

Regular and thorough handwashing is a simple yet powerful method to prevent the spread of germs between people and from contaminated surfaces like door knobs and furniture, doctors agree.

They may have a dirty diaper and they may also touch the germs that were under there. The best thing that people can do to prevent the spread of respiratory droplets, isolate the child who is ...

"The most effective intervention to prevent the spread of germs is proper hand-washing." In fact, for the COVID-19 virus, the World Health Organization (WHO) warns against using temperature ...

It can also prevent you from getting a severe form ... Additionally, if you cover your coughs and sneezes you'll limit the spread of germs. The CDC’s updated guidance for isolating during ...

Any polite gym-goer will wipe down a spinning bike or weight machine after a sweaty workout to stop the spread of germs, so should people do the same for communal yoga mats? Classes and fitness ...

So, if you enjoy apple pie from your garden’s apple tree, a cold glass of West Marin pale ale or sipping a California wine, read on and see how you can help stop the spread of two pests and an ...

In fact, cold air can actually make it easier for viruses to spread. Here's what you need to know. Unfortunately, cold air does not kill germs. Different viruses have different properties ...