(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 ...
As Kansas deals with an ongoing tuberculosis outbreak – the largest in recorded history in the United States – you might be wondering if the threat of TB could make its way to Delaware. Here’s what we ...
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Those big Stanley cups and other water tumblers are better for the environment than single-use water bottles, but if they aren't cleaned, they can spread germs. On Action News ...
A report from the American Cleaning Institute shows there are some hygiene gaps that could put our health at risk and help germs spread this holiday season. Dr. Bayo Curry-Winchell with Saint Mary's ...
While you worry about washing your hands to keep your body safe, your home could be working beneath you to harbor and spread ...
(WAND) — With cold and flu season knocking on the front door, it's important to keep bad health habits at the doorstep. Dr. Anna Richie, a Family Physician with Memorial Health, says cold and flu ...
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said the best way to avoid the risk of seasonal flu and its potentially serious complications is to get vaccinated each year. Other tips include: • ...
New funding from the CDC has added six new CDC Prevention Epicenters, taking the total number of institutions working to discover new ways to protect patients from dangerous infectious diseases from ...
On hot summer days, few things are more refreshing than a dip in the pool. But have you ever wondered if the pool is as clean as that crystal blue water appears? As an immunologist and infectious ...
If one member of your family gets a contagious disease such as flu, is everyone else doomed? Not necessarily, public health leaders say: families can take several protective steps. “They won’t ...
Yes, according to these doctors who share tips for staying healthy on the road. “Stop ignoring the fact that germs are ...
Tis the season for cooler temps, shorter days and cozy nights by the fire. Unfortunately, this time of year also marks the ...