Humidifiers add moisture, which is like a ‘heavy blanket’ that brings viruses to the ground level, away from noses and mouths ...

Bacteria and viruses are the most common causes of disease, but they have some key differences. Here's what you need to know.

Bacteria and viruses are often lumped together as germs, and they share many characteristics. They’re invisible to the human eye. They’re everywhere. And both can make us sick. Bacteria and viruses ...

Preparing food and washing clothes at 140 degrees Fahrenheit or above can kill most germs. Here's what you need to know.

Through cutting-edge methods and advanced artificial intelligence analysis, UNC Charlotte researchers leading a ...

Scientists estimate that the earliest biological entities began to appear on Earth more than 4 billion years ago. "There was a sort of primordial soup from which certain organic molecules were formed.

For billions of years, bacteria have waged an ongoing arms race against viruses, evolving many defense mechanisms against the infectious invaders. Now, these evolutions may offer innovative ways for ...

Your bed is your sanctuary, a place where you rest, recover and rejuvenate. But what if the very place you consider a safe haven is actually a breeding ground for bacteria, viruses and germs? Many ...

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It never fails: My kids stay healthy all summer long, but as soon as school starts, they bring home all sorts of germs and the runny noses and annoying coughs that come along with them. The COVID-19 ...

Bacteria from our toilets, the cold sore virus and thrush-causing yeast can thrive on our toothbrushes. But there are ways to ...

We’re all told that to live longer, we must exercise regularly, eat a healthy diet, get enough sleep, maintain an optimal weight, not smoke, and manage stress. But why do some people naturally make it ...