People with respiratory infections can easily contaminate surfaces such as furnishings, carpets, and personal fabrics when they sneeze or cough on them directly, according to research by Reckitt's ...

Oct. 15 is Global Handwashing Day, which is held every year to raise awareness about the importances of hand washing. “It’s so important to regularly wash your hands because handwashing reduces the ...

Nothing quite gets under the skin like a young child pointing out the negative impact of your incandescent lightbulbs and idling car, but in the midst of a virulent flu season and the worst ...

Sneezing helps get rid of germs, irritants, and allergens from the nose. Hay fever, respiratory illnesses, and air pollutants may all cause sneezing. Sneezing is a normal function of the body and ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Meg Sorg, Purdue University (THE CONVERSATION) Advertisement Article continues below ...

Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to curiouskidsus@theconversation.com. Aaaaa-choo! While your first thought may be to ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like ...