A UK scientist devised a way to show how hospital germs can spread. In this video researchers used cutting edge technology to show how ventilation can quickly affect body temperature in the room and ...

SAGINAW, Michigan -- A Michigan nurse is warning people about cross-contamination, even while wearing gloves. Molly Lixey, an infusion nurse, was frustrated by seeing shoppers improperly using gloves ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about health and U.K. health policy. Although it's often thought of as a disease of the past, tuberculosis is still found ...

Medically reviewed by Jane Kim, MD Key Takeaways Cold and flu viruses can live on surfaces for a few hours to days. Hard ...

Unlike germs, however, it can be seen under a blacklight, enabling Rober to track how it spreads through his day-long experiment in a classroom. The teacher was doused with the invisible powder prior ...

THE PEAK OF THE HOLIDAY SEASON MEANS FAMILY FOOD AND FUN, BUT IT CAN ALSO BE A HUB FOR THE SPREAD OF INFECTION AS WE ENTER ...

Bacteria that rarely tumble are likely to get trapped by obstacles, slowing dispersion. Bacteria that tumble frequently often “retrace their steps,” also slowing dispersion. Dispersion is maximized by ...

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Those big Stanley cups and other water tumblers are better for the environment than single-use water bottles, but if they aren't cleaned, they can spread germs. On Action News ...

Bacteria use a short RNA guide to detect viruses and activate a self-destruct mechanism that protects the wider microbial ...

Undercooked turkey remains a leading cause of Thanksgiving-related illness. Raw turkey drippings can also easily spread ...

A research team from the Faculty of Engineering at The University of Hong Kong (HKU) has harnessed citywide genetic data and ...