The easiest and most effective way to wash away germs and dirt is by rinsing the apple under running water, he says. You can also use a spray of vinegar and water or baking soda and water; just be ...

Experts say some common habits can actually spread germs. Here are the top post-flu cleaning mistakes to avoid and what to do ...

Washing your grubby mitts is one of the best ways to cut your chances of getting sick and spreading harmful germs to others, but a new study may make you think twice before you use air hand dryers in ...

Disease spread can occur in almost any place–from homes to offices– for children, it usually occurs in schools. A school ...

Being sick takes a lot out of you. Even as you start to recover, finding the energy to clean can feel impossible. But tackling germs early—while you're still sick and after—can help you bounce back ...

The debate over whether catsshould be allowed on kitchen counters has been stirring in pet-owning households for years. While ...

IN THE KITCHEN — With concerns about catching the H1N1 virus still in the forefront, county health officials urge people to practice good hygiene and safe food handling to prevent the spread of germs ...

Handwashing is a typical part of a person's daily routine. But it's such a routine action that people often miss key areas, said Ella Dohlin, clinical nurse specialist at Essentia Health. "The most ...