Hand-washing works One major point the COVID-19 pandemic helped drive home is how important it is to wash your hands. Washing ...

The Federal Communications Commission suggests disinfecting your phone daily, but not all cleaning methods are safe. Harsh ...

Germs can lurk just about anywhere, including handrails and passenger bars. (Photo credit: Adobe Stock/DimaBerlin) Going out in public means going out among germs; there’s no way around it.

Research has shown that these surfaces can harbor germs such as cold viruses, the flu and even COVID-19, increasing the risk of disease transmission, especially during peak seasons.

To avoid germs, Dr. Charles Puza recommends wiping the top of aluminum cans before drinking, forgoing lemon wedges in drinks, not touching door handles and disinfecting your phone often.

Cold and flu season may leave you wary about touching bus and subway poles, doorknobs, and even shaking a stranger's hand. Flu germs typically live on surfaces for 24 to 48 hours, while cold ...

If the fear of germs, or mysophobia, is interfering with your life, there are expert-backed steps you can take to ease your nerves.

Washing your hands is essential to good hygiene, stopping germs in their tracks. Washing your hands limits the transfer of ...

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