We often think of celebrities as having it all—fame, money, and glamour. But what about germaphobia?

Cleaning enthusiasts have been debating what temperature duvet covers and pillowcases should be washed at - and there is a right answer.

Don’t go out of your way to hang out with the kid who has a cold right now. Day-to-day life will build your child’s immune system just fine.

According to a study conducted by the NIH (National Institutes of Health), the average smartphone has 17,032 germs on its surface, some of which co

Influenza cases are rising at a rate that is above expected levels typical of this time of year, with several hospitals struggling with patient loa

Kelly Reynolds, PhD, MSPH, professor and director of the environment, exposure science and eisk assessment center at the University of Arizona, rec

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Thanksgiving gatherings kick off a spike in other emergency visits as generations gather and swap germs.

Go ahead and rinse your cranberries, potatoes and green beans.

It seems everyone is getting sick.

Stop trying to wash raw chicken, or in the case of Thanksgiving, turkey. The U.S.

The season of giving coincides with flu season and of course, COVID is still around. How can you make sure getting sick isn't on the menu?

"Antimicrobial drug" is a term used for drugs that are designed to fight off and kill disease-causing microbes (germs) like bacteria, vir

The best air purifiers can go a long way towards helping clear out and eliminate dangerous airborne germs and bacteria from the air.

Probiotics are healthy germs.

"I thought there should be a safe and simple way to protect the hands and kill germs on a variety of surfaces," said an inventor, from Gr

People worried about COVID, flu or RSV ruining the holidays can do one simple thing to reduce the risk of infection — think about ventilation and a

Customs officers in South China's Guangdong Province have found a new species of cockroach-like insects while examining logs imported from Fre

Within the medical market, resins that can withstand the thermal rigors of sterilization have long been sought after, but a growing class of materi

A new high-tech water bottle called UVBrite insulated water bottle includes a built-in UV-C light that you can turn on to purify the water inside q

You should also pay particular attention to the following 12 spots in your room where germs tend to fester.

When is it time to call a pediatrician or go to the emergency room?

We’re seeing COVID, we’re seeing the flu [earlier than I’ve ever seen it], and we’re seeing RSV,” says Riseberg, as well as common colds.

If a well is the primary water source to a home or parcel of land that you’re interested in purchasing, you’ll want to be sure to have well testing

Building up immunity could explain why mom never gets sick, and the rest of the family picks up every illness out there.