Cough or sneeze into a tissue or your elbow, then wash your hands to stop droplet transmission. Wash your hands often and avoid touching your face to prevent indirect contact transmission. Avoid ...

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 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about health and U.K. health policy. Although it's often thought of as a disease of the past, tuberculosis is still found ...

Cold and flu viruses can live on surfaces for a few hours to days. Hard surfaces, like stainless steel and plastic, can keep ...

Bacteria that rarely tumble are likely to get trapped by obstacles, slowing dispersion. Bacteria that tumble frequently often “retrace their steps,” also slowing dispersion. Dispersion is maximized by ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. During cold and flu season, sickness is commonly spread through coughing, sneezing and even touching surfaces. One of these ...

The common cold is a respiratory illness that can be caused by more than 200 different viruses, although rhinoviruses are the ...