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

There are zillions of germs living on the umpteen surfaces you touch. And they don't take a vacation, even when you do. That could explain why 80% of infections are spread the same way ...

As you continue touching contaminated surfaces and shaking hands, more germs come into the mix. You are 20% more likely to catch respiratory viruses, like influenzas, the common cold, and ...

Most of these hidden homes for germs share two things in common: they're high-contact and non-porous, which means that they ...

“Grocery stores are kinda like gyms, airplanes, and emergency rooms,” Tetro said. “We know the germiest places, and we don’t ...

Cleaning and disinfecting household surfaces and high-touch objects is crucial when it comes to protecting your health. Doing this regularly will remove most viruses and bacteria from your ...

Science supports mom's advice to bundle up in the cold. A study in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology shows that ...

You can’t avoid touching it, but do wash your hands afterward. Thanks to a parade of patients coming through all day, most ...