Doctors are encouraging people to take steps to protect themselves as millions of Americans prepare for holiday gatherings this week. This comes as data from the past two days shows a sharp increase ...

Sid’s parents tell him to wash his hands to keep away germs. But Sid can’t see any germs on his hands, so why should he wash them? Sid and his friends learn that germs are so small that you can’t see ...

Buffets are a wonderful, gluttonous thing, whether they’re in a fancy Las Vegas restaurant or a church hall potluck. But like most things in life, they’re not free-for-alls — though we’ve all probably ...

Buffets are a wonderful, gluttonous thing, whether they’re in a fancy Las Vegas restaurant or a church hall potluck. But like most things in life, they’re not free-for-alls — though we’ve all probably ...

The NHS has issued an urgent UK-wide 'stay at home' alert as winter viruses, including the H3N2 strain, are spreading rapidly across the UK. In a recent X post, the health service also urged people to ...

The NHS has issued an urgent UK-wide 'stay at home' alert as winter viruses, including the H3N2 strain, are spreading rapidly across the UK. In a recent X post, the health service also urged people to ...

If you’re at a gathering this holiday season, two infection prevention specialists at Meritus Health have some advice for you. “Pass the gravy, not the flu,” said Cathy Ware, BSN, RN. Tommie Blalock, ...

Be sure you’re cooking foods thoroughly and storing them quickly, as germs can grow rapidly in the danger zone that lies between 40 and 140 degrees. (Kaboompics.com, Kaboompics.com via Pexels.) ’Tis ...

Nov. 24, 2025 — From Thanksgiving to New Year’s, holiday togetherness comes with a catch: a spike in the viruses that thrive when we all gather inside. The latest U.S. wastewater data suggests that ...

With cold and flu season underway, one would hope others would be considerate enough to cough and sneeze into the crook of their elbow, slowing down the spread of contagious droplets into the air ...