Scientists at the Food and Drug Administration said chemical additives such as triclosan and similar substances can spur the growth of drug-resistant bacteria. Over the last 20 years, companies have ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Swimming, especially in public pools and water parks, comes with its own unique set of risks (AFP/Getty) On hot summer days, few ...

If you were asked to name the germiest surface in your bathroom, you might say it’s the toilet seat, or even the toilet flush ...

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 ...

Being sick takes a lot out of you. Even as you start to recover, finding the energy to clean can feel impossible. But tackling germs early—while you're still sick and after—can help you bounce back ...

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 ...

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 ...

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - While students reunite with friends and fill classrooms on the first day of school this week at Bryan and College Station ISDs, local health experts say germs are also back in ...

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 ...

WELCOME BACK. THE PEAK OF THE HOLIDAY SEASON MEANS FAMILY FOOD AND FUN, BUT IT CAN ALSO BE A HUB FOR THE SPREAD OF INFECTION AS WE ENTER FLU SEASON. OUR ERIN BURNETT SPOKE WITH THE DOCTOR ABOUT HOW ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A 2023 CDC report tracked more than 200 pool-associated outbreaks over a four-year period. But a few basic precautions can ward ...