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

Escherichia coli (E. coli), a type of bacteria commonly found in the human gut, could spread as quickly as swine flu, new ...

Forget colorful leaves. Any caregiver knows that the real signs of fall are kids with coughs, sneezes and sniffles.

Runny noses, sore throats and coughs are back in season. For parents, it’s a yearly dance with kids at school and family ...

No one wants to be sidelined by respiratory viruses. SAIF, Oregon’s not-for-profit workers’ compensation company, has a new video that offers details about respiratory all-star moves. Follow these ...

As for minimizing the transfer of germs that cause the common cold, Lichtenstein said frequent and proper hand washing is crucial. For hand washing to be effective, it takes 20 seconds of lathering ...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Halloween is on Friday. While kids gather and share candy, they also share germs. Last week, FOX13 reported ...

Strangely, it almost never hits the wash. That quiet gap in your routine lets microbes build up where you least expect them. The culprit hangs by the ...

Pediatricians across Greater Boston said they are extending patient visits and booking follow-up appointments to talk to ...

The NHS website explains: "The flu vaccine helps protect against flu, which can be a serious or life-threatening illness. It's offered on the NHS every year in autumn or early winter to people at ...