Researchers have proven that antibiotic-resistant strains of a harmful bacteria thrive in a diabetic infection environment.

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While it's true, hand sanitizer is ineffective for Norovirus, both Nagappan and the CDC acknowledge it does work against respiratory viruses. So, keep it handy. There is no vaccine for Norovirus, but ...

HIV is spread by bodily fluids such as blood, breast milk or semen. It gradually weakens the body's immune system and makes ...

Fog is a common, natural occurrence that has a variety of possible sources. Most often in Florida, it happens when either warm energy from the ground radiates into space on a clear night, cooling the ...

Discover the surprising everyday surfaces loaded with harmful bacteria and viruses, plus expert tips on how to stay healthy ...

As if colds, influenza and other respiratory infections weren’t enough to make Minnesotans ill in winter, this is also the time of year when digestive tract illness caused by a family of ...

The FDA released a summary report outlining its strategy for preventing the spread of human norovirus and hepatitis A ...

The UV-C defence technology uses ultraviolet light to kill airborne viruses and germs. You’ll know when the air is clean when the indicator is blue. Yellow means moderate, amber means lightly ...

We are at a critical time and supporting climate journalism is more important than ever. Science News and our parent organization, the Society for Science, need your help to strengthen ...

These respiratory viruses and other infectious pathogens are spread through ... novel antiviral compounds and methods to inactivate infectious viral particles and bacteria. Reporters can request ...