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germs

Hand washing surprises

Here's a hint: Study results run counter to FDA guidelines.

Surprising sources of germs

Beware, you probably use these two general items every day.

U.S. health officials make headway against salmonella

Tougher poultry regulations may explain 18 percent decline in food poisoning from this common bacteria.

The ocean, sunshine … ahhh … choo!

These 7 tips aim to keep illness at bay for your vacation getaway.

Old pipes, new problems

Study: Drug-resistant germs are thriving in America’s corroding water systems, possibly sickening thousands each year.

To bathe, or not to bathe?

It's time to re-think that daily ritual for your little ones. Most children only need to soak in a tub a few times a week.

Get primed for back-to-school germ warfare

Follow these handy tips to help kids parry pathogens.

FDA says ‘no’ to eating raw cookie dough

Illness-inducing germs such as E. coli can lurk in uncooked flour.

Immunity genes for E. coli found

Scientists see DNA as key factor in why illness strikes randomly.

Kids at growing risk of deadly ‘superbug’ infection

Researchers aim to halt spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria.