If you get sick all the time, this could be one of the reasons.

Infections from the bacterium could lead to death, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

A US study has found that women carry a far greater number of bacteria on the palms of their hands than men, and that washing them in fact has little impact on the diversity of bacteria we carry. The ...

Are hand dryers in public restrooms blowing bacteria back on your freshly washed hands as you're drying them? PIX11 collected samples from a variety of restrooms in the city and, working with a ...

Hand sanitizers are generally a great way to keep germs at bay, but they are becoming less effective, according to a new report. While the disinfectants have helped battle staph infections and some ...

Nursing home residents have an increasing diversity in the level of care required—ranging from short term post-acute care stays that are focused on rehabilitation, to more intensive nursing care. This ...

A bout with a cold or the flu can really take you down. To stay healthy, you need to avoid nasty bugs. But that’s not always easy. Germs are everywhere, and there are plenty of ideas about how to get ...

Both hand dryers and paper towels have their supporters, but when it comes to hygiene, scientific research paints a more ...