Adopt a heightened awareness for contagious viruses during flu season. To reduce the chances of getting sick, make proactive hygiene practices a consistent habit. Regular cleaning of high-touch ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — If it seems like everybody in your house is sick right now, you're not alone. Parents have been struggling through a rough virus season, and keeping children's toys, clothes, and ...

A science-based guide for fellow germaphobes. By Melinda Wenner Moyer One of my first memories is the pungent smell of rubbing alcohol. Every evening, my mother sprayed the kitchen sink and counters ...