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CDC data indicates that norovirus is back on the warpath and getting plenty of Americans sick.

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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.

Researchers designed an air-cleaning system that intercepted germ-sized particles in simulations, working even when people ...

Some public toilets are so dirty and smelly that many people feel like turning around and running back out the moment they open the cubicle door.But when nature calls, there's usually no choice. Even ...

You may think you do a good job staying on top of your house, but these common cleaning mistakes are easy to miss and invite bacteria to stay in your home.

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