SAGINAW, Michigan -- A Michigan nurse is warning people about cross-contamination, even while wearing gloves. Molly Lixey, an infusion nurse, was frustrated by seeing shoppers improperly using gloves ...

During cold and flu season, sickness is commonly spread through coughing, sneezing and even touching surfaces. One of these surfaces that germs can live on: your clothing. But how long do germs stay ...

The H1N1 flu (swine flu) continues to cause illness, hospitalizations and deaths worldwide. The virus was first detected in humans in the United States in April. Since then, the virus continues to ...

Medically reviewed by Josephine Hessert, DO Key Takeaways Meningococcal meningitis spreads through saliva and requires close ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about health and U.K. health policy. Although it's often thought of as a disease of the past, tuberculosis is still found ...

Think of how many times you touch a doorknob or sit on an examination table in a doctor’s office – bacteria is everywhere. Then think of how many times you touch your face or itch your nose. Research ...

The common cold and diseases like influenza are caused by germs called viruses. These germs are infectious and can stay on ...

Let kid-created germs be a lesson to the whole family. Once the watercolor works of art are dry, post them around the house to help remind everyone to wash their hands! By Kiley Cruse World-Herald ...

Leaving a cooking video running next to the stove or constantly checking the next step in a recipe may seem perfectly natural. How else can you cook? For many amateur chefs, smartphones have become ...