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Many steam cleaners claim to be able to disinfect or sanitize surfaces, but the process is not as simple as you might think.

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Crowded classrooms and sharing supplies make it easy for viruses like the flu, RSV, and the common cold to spread.

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Germs are all over the place, all the time. Truly, those little microbes are living, dying, and multiplying in all of our homes and public spaces at all hours, nonstop. Sure, there's no doubt that ...

Swimming in public pools and water parks comes with risks — from skin irritations to gastrointestinal infections. But it also ...

At the start of each week, go through the food in your refrigerator. Toss old leftovers and expired food. Spoiled food can encourage bacteria growth and leave mold spores in your refrigerator, so it's ...