Louisville Metro Health and Wellness report public health researchers have detected an increase in norovirus levels in ...

Outbreaks of norovirus, an extremely contagious stomach bug, can spread quickly. “‘Tis the season for germs,” said Dr.

“The most common point that will generally contain germs are called ‘high-touch areas,’” said Kevin W. Garey, professor and ...

Finally! A microbiologist settles the debate on whether you need to keep the toilet lid down when you're not on the pot.

Many hungry travelers turn to airport grab-and-go food before flights, but if you want to avoid getting sick before hopping ...

During cold and flu season, sickness is commonly spread through coughing, sneezing and even touching surfaces. One of these ...

An Australian survey has revealed many people incorrectly blame food poisoning on the last thing they ate. The Food Safety ...

This fall, multiple states including Maryland, Virginia, Tennessee and Wisconsin have reported outbreaks of hand, foot and ...

From dented cans to spoiled seafood, follow these 14 tips to avoid foodborne illness and make sure your daily grocery ...

The Covid-19 pandemic highlighted the importance of handwashing in schools, and it remains a key strategy to prevent illness ...

We tested 15 hand sanitizers to find the best sprays, gels, and wipes. These top picks kill germs effectively without leaving hands sticky, dry, or irritated.

Neal J. Riley is a digital producer for CBS Boston. He has been with WBZ-TV since 2014. His work has appeared in The Boston Globe and The San Francisco Chronicle. Neal is a graduate of Boston ...