Disease spread can occur in almost any place–from homes to offices– for children, it usually occurs in schools. A school experiment conducted in 2018 demonstrated how easily germs are spread among ...

‘Tis the season for holiday gatherings where we share food, time together, and germs. No matter where you are, keeping hands clean is one of the most important steps you can take to protect yourself ...

Oct. 15 is Global Handwashing Day, which is held every year to raise awareness about the importances of hand washing. “It’s so important to regularly wash your hands because handwashing reduces the ...

Winter is the worst time to get sick. Unfortunately, it can also be the height of cold and flu season. There are always ...

And you thought you mastered hand-washing as a kid. More than 50 percent of illness can be prevented with proper hand washing, according to the CDC. STOCK4B/Getty Images — -- intro: Everyone ...

New research funded by a trade organization of paper towel manufacturers suggests that towels spread less bacteria. Previous studies have shown mixed results, some finding air dryers spread more ...

Simple measures to prevent the spread of germs can help keep the most vulnerable portions of the population healthy, ...

We’ve become a rather germ-phobic society, what with our antibacterial soaps, hand sanitizers, automatic water faucets and self-flushing toilets — all of which are supposed to reduce our contact with ...

IN THE KITCHEN — With concerns about catching the H1N1 virus still in the forefront, county health officials urge people to practice good hygiene and safe food handling to prevent the spread of germs ...

Dear Heloise: Anyone with dogs (or cats for that matter) that shed will appreciate what I just discovered. Fur gets caught on the fabric of sofas, clothes and, in my case, the backseat of my car.

Be sure you’re cooking foods thoroughly and storing them quickly, as germs can grow rapidly in the danger zone that lies between 40 and 140 degrees. (Kaboompics.com, Kaboompics.com via Pexels.) ’Tis ...

A cleaning scientist discusses whether adding sanitizer to your laundry routine is essential or merely beneficial.