After cleaning, many people feel safe and germ-free in their homes. However, this is not always the case, as bacteria often live in the damp areas of dishcloths and sponges. A study by Furtwangen ...

A nurse in Michigan is demonstrating just how easily germs can spread at places like the grocery store, even when people are taking the precaution of wearing gloves. Molly Lixey, a former emergency ...

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Target these high touch surfaces to reduce your family’s risk of contracting viruses that spread through contaminated surfaces. Picture this: You just finished washing your hands, only to grab your ...

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A bout with a cold or the flu can really take you down. To stay healthy, you need to avoid nasty bugs. But that’s not always easy. Germs are everywhere, and there are plenty of ideas about how to get ...