Unfortunately, we can’t control other people’s gross behavior — so if the worst does happen and you’ve gotten a face full of ...

When someone around us sneezes, we think the person is spreading germs. It's true, sneezed air contains 100,000 or more viruses and bacteria that can reach 93 mph and saturate the nearby 3- to 5-foot ...

Maddy has a degree in biochemistry from the University of York and specializes in reporting on health, medicine, and genetics. Maddy has a degree in biochemistry from the University of York and ...

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Ever wonder how it's so easy to get sick while flying, but not necessarily every other crowded venue, like a movie theater? This video simulation below shows how germs are spread when a passenger ...

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From Thanksgiving to New Year’s, holiday togetherness comes with a catch: a spike in the viruses that thrive when we all gather inside.

Nothing quite gets under the skin like a young child pointing out the negative impact of your incandescent lightbulbs and idling car, but in the midst of a virulent flu season and the worst ...