President of Allegro Family Clinic Amy Bogue said, her clinic has seen an influx of viruses recently, and with the holidays ...

(BPT) – Chilly temperatures and winter weather aren’t the only burden that comes with this time of year — it’s also the peak of cold and flu season. Cold and flu germs can lurk on hundreds of common ...

Getting the sniffles or a cough when fall rolls around might seem inevitable. After all, many respiratory illnesses float around this time of year. With more people cozying up inside to stay warm, ...

Scientists estimate that trillions of bacteria and viruses -- commonly called germs -- are all around us, on nearly everything we touch.

Lisa Williams, Executive Housekeeper at The Grand, York, insists there is one area you should 'always' clean first, as it's a hotbed for germ spread. If you're keen to reach that hotel standard of ...

LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — The cold weather and snow arrived overnight, changing the weather across Kentucky in a heartbeat. Those, combined with an upcoming holiday travel week, could work against us ...

We wash our hands to keep the germs away, but sneezing is nature's way of cleansing the system of foreign contaminants. A sneeze, or sternutation, occurs when something -- dust, pet dander or other ...

Zipnosis is getting the word out about an incredibly effective means of avoiding the spread of germs this cold and flu season: Use virtual care. "One of the best ways to be a good healthcare citizen ...

SAGINAW, Michigan -- A Michigan nurse is warning people about cross-contamination, even while wearing gloves. Molly Lixey, an infusion nurse, was frustrated by seeing shoppers improperly using gloves ...

The “danger zone” refers to the range of temperatures between 40° F and 140° F where bacteria grow most rapidly. The safest ...

The debate over whether catsshould be allowed on kitchen counters has been stirring in pet-owning households for years. While ...