Whether we like it or not, flu season is here. Most of the time, flu season doesn’t stop people from doing the things they enjoy. Take a moment to think ...

Strep throat is a common sickness, especially among kids. It begins with a sore throat but is caused by bacteria, not a virus ...

We have our hands all over our smartphones. This time of year especially, it’s good practice to wash hands often with soap and wipe down those phones. Avoid spreading germs during cold and flu ...

Cover your mouth. Many germs can be spread through airborne transmission, so it is essential to encourage kids to cover their mouth when they cough or sneeze. Valdez recommends that always stock ...

But the American Dental Association (ADA) warns that toothbrush covers may not be the bacteria barriers we hoped for, and are likely keeping germs in, rather than out. 3 Your toothbrush cover ...

COVID dress code: Keep your germs, cover your face in style. Face masks make a fashion statement. It’s the dress code for Costco and now the White House. by Andrea Brown; Tuesday, May 12, 2020 5 ...

Cavities form from tooth decay and can lead to pain or tooth loss. Here's a roundup of symptoms, causes and expert tips to protect your teeth and maintain good oral health.

Store your brush in a cabinet or on a shelf away from the toilet. Avoid Airtight Covers: Trapped moisture breeds bacteria. Use ventilated caps instead, which allow airflow and keep bristles dry.

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Seager suggests Dr. Plotka's Mouthwatchers Toothbrush (Buy at Mouth Watchers, $4.99), which has silver-infused bristles that its makers say eliminates 99% of germs that linger after brushing teeth ...

Is it even possible to keep germs away? But these microbes aren't all bad, she said. In fact, most of them are innocuous unless they wind up in the wrong place — like the staphylococcus bacteria ...