From personal devices to household fixtures you touch every day, these are the germ-y hot spots that deserve a disinfecting ...

Cooking up a delicious, meaty meal can be one of life’s great pleasures, whether you’re grilling steaks in the backyard or ...

“The most common point that will generally contain germs are called ‘high-touch areas,’” said Kevin W. Garey, professor and ...

During cold and flu season, sickness is commonly spread through coughing, sneezing and even touching surfaces. One of these surfaces that germs can live on: your clothing. But how long do germs stay ...

Newport Hospital’s Emergency Department is already seeing an uptick in respiratory illness cases – this comes on the heels of ...

Scientists studied hundreds of kids and staff members to learn how respiratory viruses circulate in schools. Here’s what they found, as peak virus season approaches.

So let’s stand for transparency and choice. Ensure vaccination coverage. Keep access for everyone. Be truthful about any ...

The ones who always show up, never miss work, and somehow dodge every seasonal bug aren’t relying on luck. People who rarely ...

Finally! A microbiologist settles the debate on whether you need to keep the toilet lid down when you're not on the pot.

Six mice in Grant County have recently tested positive for avian influenza, also known as the bird flu, according to a ...