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According to Dr. Kang, the exact proper handwashing steps are: Lather well and wash for at least 20 seconds, including the ...

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Yes, double-dipping can transmit bacteria and viruses. But in most cases, it might not be as risky as it seems.

An immunocompromised woman’s cat stirred up a lot more trouble than usual (for a cat). In a recent case report, doctors ...

Infection-causing fungi responsible for millions of deaths a year will spread significantly to new regions as the planet heats up, new research predicts —and the world is not prepared.

D isease 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 ...

If an intestinal inhabitant such as the bacterium Escherichia coli (E. coli) becomes resistant to many antibiotics, it can ...

She said staying home to stop the spread of germs the first few days of illness is vital. "Those first three days are really the days you are most contagious.

Antibiotics are one of the greatest triumphs in the history of medical science—but these lifesaving tools have a dark side.

Alma Pak International has issued a voluntary recall of bulk organic blueberries, affecting 400 boxes, each containing 30 ...

Imported seafood may be spreading colistin-resistant “superbugs” into U.S. kitchens as a new study warns of rising antibiotic ...