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 ...

As Kansas deals with an ongoing tuberculosis outbreak – the largest in recorded history in the United States – you might be wondering if the threat of TB could make its way to Delaware. Here’s what we ...

Being sick takes a lot out of you. Even as you start to recover, finding the energy to clean can feel impossible. But tackling germs early—while you're still sick and after—can help you bounce back ...

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

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! For parents looking for STEM ...

Getting the sniffles or a cough when fall rolls around might seem inevitable. After all, many respiratory illnesses float around this time of year. With more people cozying up inside to stay warm, ...

Always clean and fully dry your toilet brush to prevent germ buildup. Use the toilet, a bleach bucket, or the tub for monthly deep cleans and let the brush air dry. Store it in an open caddy, wall ...

Experts can now predict the transmission rate of a bacterial E. coli infection in the same way as they can for viral pandemics, which can help battling treatment-resistant infections in the future.