Washing your hands is one of the simplest and most effective ways to protect yourself and others from illness. Throughout the ...

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 ...

Sepsis occurs when an infection in the body triggers an overreaction, leading to inflammation that can cause organ damage. Infections can develop quickly and may lead to sepsis. Two of ...

(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 ...

The newest variant of Covid, dubbed Stratus or XFG, has been rapidly spreading across the UK, with Scotland also seeing a ...

Cold symptoms include a blocked nose and sore throat but this is how you can prevent the virus from developing and spreading ...

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 ...

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 ...

regularly washed their hands to prevent contagion. Photograph by Stefano G. Pavesi, contrasto/Redux The Center for Disease Control recommends the public follow these guidelines to stop the spread of ...

Officials say a nasty stomach bug is going around as the new year gets underway in Michigan. Cases of norovirus, a contagious infection that causes vomiting and diarrhea, are up this season, according ...

Norovirus is hardy and can resist acid conditions (like those in the gut) and moderate temperatures (at which we wash clothes or reheat food, for example). Further, many chemicals used in cleaning ...