Although symptoms are usually mild, children can “shed” the virus that causes it for a long time (weeks!). Questions are ...

Only about 30% of people who responded to the survey said they are likely to wash their hands after sneezing or coughing.

Among the nearly half of adults who didn't wash their hands at important times, forgetting was the most common reason why.

A federal committee that helped set national rules for infection control in hospitals has been shut down, raising concerns ...

Four members said they were informed of the termination Friday, but it had already taken effect in late March, according to a ...

The Southern Nevada Health District is probing five cases of acute gastrointestinal illness tied to frozen half-shell oysters ...

Some Americans are still not doing their due diligence when it comes to washing their ... coffee shops and health care settings including a doctor's office or hospital.For some of us, the hygiene ...