Articles for Tag: "germs"

Is antimicrobial soap better at killing germs? 
Is antimicrobial soap better at killing germs?
Handwashing with regular soap is just as effective, according to new research.
Kissing a beard could be like kissing a toilet 
Kissing a beard could be like kissing a toilet
Fecal matter may hide in facial hair, according to a recent laboratory analysis.
Physicians applaud McDonald’s decision on antibiotics 
Physicians applaud McDonald’s decision on antibiotics
The fast food giant announced plans to stop purchasing chickens that are fed human antibiotics.
These germs are riding with you on the subway 
These germs are riding with you on the subway
Scientists studied the microbes on the New York transit system. What they found may surprise you.
How to avoid sickness when you ride the rails (or the bus)  Featured
How to avoid sickness when you ride the rails (or the bus)
Cramped quarters on trains and buses make you more susceptible to the flu. Follow these tips to avoid the bug.
How hand washing can prevent C. diff 
How hand washing can prevent C. diff
New research puts a spotlight on ways that health care workers, patients and hospital visitors can help stop the spread of this infection.
Avoiding the ‘back-to-school plague’ 
Avoiding the ‘back-to-school plague’
Learn why up-to-date vaccinations and proper hand-washing are the biggest deterrents to illness.