MISSING key spots when spring cleaning could invite dust, germs, and even pests into your home. As the season of fresh starts ...

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While hard to enforce, it’s another way to avoid the spread of germs. When many classmates are sick, it’s also a good idea to have kids wash their hands and change their clothes when they come ...

Oh Good, a New Way That Ticks Can Make Us Sick Ticks are prolific carriers of many germs, including the germs behind Lyme disease, relapsing fever, and ehrlichiosis. Several species of bacteria ...

Your kitchen sponge might be a small tool, but it can harbor more bacteria than you’d imagine. Constant exposure to food ...

For plastic toys without electronic parts, a quick soak in warm water with dish soap can do the trick. Some plush toys can go in the washing machine, while others might need spot cleaning. Wooden toys ...

For 20 years, astronauts have orbited Earth in what is essentially a sealed bubble- a meticulously maintained environment.

March 18 is World Tuberculosis Day. Let’s do a quick overview of TB, and discuss the different types of TB, risk factors, ...

If you’re one of the many out there finally getting over a stubborn cold or the flu, you may want to consider tossing your ...