DEAR DR. GOTT: A few years ago, my mother read something in your column that led her to believe that because urine is sterile, she doesn't need to wash her hands after urinating.Not having read that ...

As cases of norovirus continue to be reported across the United States, some may be wondering what exactly that is and how they can protect themselves. “Norovirus is a small virus that is known to ...

COVID-19 taught the critical importance of hand washing and surface disinfection to control the spread of this potentially lethal virus. Despite the extensive advice given during the pandemic, the ...

Have you ever really thought about the last time you washed your hands? Looking back before I went to nursing school and started my career as a nurse I don’t think I ever thought about how I washed my ...

Your mother was probably the first person to tell you that washing your hands with soap and water is important for personal hygiene and the prevention of spreading nasty germs. Health officials agree ...

(BPT) – Chilly temperatures and winter weather aren’t the only burden that comes with this time of year — it’s also the peak of cold and flu season. Cold and flu germs can lurk on hundreds of common ...

(WAND) — With cold and flu season knocking on the front door, it's important to keep bad health habits at the doorstep. Dr. Anna Richie, a Family Physician with Memorial Health, says cold and flu ...

And you thought you mastered hand-washing as a kid. More than 50 percent of illness can be prevented with proper hand washing, according to the CDC. STOCK4B/Getty Images — -- intro: Everyone ...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released new guidance Friday to help schools prevent the spread of infections in the next school year. The recommendations include procedures that Gov.

Due to a recent uptick in the number of flu cases at area hospitals, both UnityPoint Health – Trinity and Genesis are asking the public to voluntarily limit visits to patients to prevent spreading the ...