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“People's phones are out when urinating and defecating, exposing the phones to bacteria,” says Dr. Suraj Saggar, chief of ...

You might want to rethink your toilet doom scrolling, though, as your phone can be one of the worst breeding grounds for fecal bacteria and other viruses. Several studies of health care workers show ...

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As cold and flu season arrives, protecting oneself against viruses and pathogens becomes incredibly important. Read about how ...

Antibiotics can be used to treat a litany of illnesses, but one thing they can’t combat is a viral infection.

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"Kindness is important and I love animals, but so is health. Always prioritize hygiene and safety when interacting with stray animals," an expert told Newsweek.

An analysis of the gut microbiome in women from four African countries provides crucial data for this under-represented ...

Antibiotics are effective treatments for some illnesses and infections, but other times, they don't help speed up recovery ...

The risk of bird flu to humans is low, but eating undercooked eggs or chicken could increase your chances of exposure to ...