Traditional practices even incorporated natural cleansing agents, turmeric, neem leaves, tamarind, and ash, known for their ...

How long flu germs live depends on the surface. They can survive on door handles for days but only 8-12 hours on fabric.

Global Handwashing Day, observed on October 15, aims to remind everyone of the importance of handwashing for health and ...

Don't toss your bottle of hand sanitizer just because it doesn't kill 100% of germs. Here's how sanitizer compares to soap and when best to use it.

Bradley Company celebrates the global advocacy event by highlighting the proven health benefits of handwashing MENOMONEE ...

The term gingivitis tells us what to expect. It’s when the gums (the gingiva) are inflamed (-itis). It’s essentially the body’s immune response to microbes in the sticky biofilm or plaque on the tooth ...

Lindsay Cook, PharmD, is a consultant pharmacist working with long-term care facilities. You should clean your thermometers with rubbing alcohol or bleach wipes regularly to kill germs. It is best to ...

As viral season approaches, pediatricians are reminding parents that it’s normal for children to fall sick more frequently. Common infections like colds, flu, and mild fevers are a part of building ...

As cases of COVID-19 and the common cold rise across the country, it’s understandable to want to do what you can to lower ...

The owners of a popular Isle of Wight beachside cafe have told customers that "immediate steps have been taken" after it was ...

Eyemart Express reports on choosing kids' glasses, emphasizing prescriptions, frame fit, comfort, and involving children in selecting styles for confidence.

A Richmond mother is turning her grief into community action, organizing her fourth annual event to help families in need ...