While it can be safe to wash your kitchen and bathroom towels together, experts often advise against it to prevent cross-contamination.

WELCOME BACK. 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 FLU SEASON. OUR ERIN BURNETT SPOKE WITH THE DOCTOR ABOUT HOW ...

Think your loo is the dirtiest thing at home? Tests reveal your everyday kitchen sponge may crawl with far more bacteria – ...

Getting the sniffles or a cough when fall rolls around might seem inevitable. After all, many respiratory illnesses float around this time of year. With more people cozying up inside to stay warm, ...

Flu season has a way of arriving uninvited, and it rarely travels alone. The moment someone in your household starts feeling ...

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 ...

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 ...

Australian children are to be banned from blowing out candles on birthday cakes under new hygiene regulations that have been slammed by the Australian Medical Association as “bubble-wrapping.” ...

Talk about getting down and dirty. The start of the new year means more people are heading to the gym and picking up weights — and increasing their risk of picking up and spreading germs. The results ...