An important starting point for reducing the spread of infections is behavior change, both on the individual level and as a wider society. Good hygiene practices form the foundation for efficient ...

Good hygiene is not just about looking good—it's also about staying healthy. In the chaos of our busy lives, it’s easy to let ...

Wash your hands. Cover your sneeze and cough. Don’t pick your nose. Keep your hands to yourself. These are all typical things we’ve told our children to do at one time or another. These reminders are ...

Hygiene practices have come a long way since the CDC first published national hygiene guidelines in the 1980s. With so much to keep track of, a nurse leader summarized some of the latest practice ...

Doctors across Green Country are getting prepared for illnesses that typically come with the cooler weather and the start of the new school year. TULSA, Okla. - Doctors across Green Country are ...

Periodontitis, or gum disease, can turn up in an individual as a result of infections and inflammation of the gums. This can cause a lot of discomfort and, at its worst, can cause teeth to loosen and ...

As the COVID-19 outbreak spreads, we hear daily reminders of the importance of personal hygiene. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention directs people to, “Wash your hands often with soap and ...

Humans are not the only ones to teach their children good hygiene practices – mandrills do it too. In these primates, where many individuals are infected with contagious gastrointestinal parasites, ...