Learn why hand-sanitizer gels lose effectiveness over time, plus tips to keep hand sanitizer at full germ-killing strength for as long as possible.

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A potent flu season is packing another powerful punch for area residents with cases more than tripling in recent weeks, the ...

Public health experts say there are ways to protect yourself and those around you from contracting and spreading the flu.

Kansas is dealing with the largest TB outbreak in modern U.S. history. Here's what to know about tuberculosis testing and cases in Tennessee in 2025.

While it's true, hand sanitizer is ineffective for Norovirus, both Nagappan and the CDC acknowledge it does work against respiratory viruses. So, keep it handy. There is no vaccine for Norovirus, but ...

HIV is spread by bodily fluids such as blood, breast milk or semen. It gradually weakens the body's immune system and makes ...

Gastrointestinal illnesses, including noroviruses, are on the upswing this winter. Although cruises account for fewer than 1% ...

Get Healthy. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, foodborne illnesses affect 48 million ...

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The Carolinas have experienced some rollercoaster weather recently, with freezing temperatures followed by warmer days and ...