Blue Ridge Beef’s Natural Mix has been recalled across eight states including Virginia, North Carolina, New York and Maryland ...

An infectious disease MD explains for how long you're likely to transmit the flu to others, with her advice for preventing viral infection.

The World Health Organization reports that around 2.2 billion people struggle with vision problems such as near-sightedness ...

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We often overlook how many germs our cell phones carry. From the number of surfaces we place them on to every time we touch—or allow someone else to touch—them with unclean hands.

Most people wash themselves every day, so is there some sort of rule of thumb or guidance on the proper towel maintenance (if that's even a thing)?  With all the debates on when to get a new ...

It is our body's first line of defense, charged with (among other things) keeping the outside out and our insides in.Video above: How often should we be washing our towels?We like to keep our skin ...

Your towel might be dirtier than you think. Discover the surprising science behind towel hygiene and why frequent washing is ...

INFLUENZA and the norovirus are on the rise and spreading across the country, including in Belmont County, officials report. The Belmont County Health Department does not deal with the norovirus ...

Most of us wash our faces daily, so it’s surprising to hear that experts claim we may be doing more harm than good.