Cold weather, darker evenings and seasonal illnesses can make everyday tasks more challenging during the winter period, especially for older people.“Winter is a period when we need to be particularly ...

Electric toothbrushes clean more effectively than manual ones, remove plaque better, and may lower the risk of gum disease. Learn their benefits and drawbacks.

Flu activity is increasing across New Hampshire, with health officials reporting moderate levels of illness so far this ...

According to the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases, about 80 percent of infectious diseases are spread by dirty hands. The CDC estimates that so far this season, there have been 1,900 ...

Alcohol-based hand sanitizers are ineffective against the norovirus. Hand-washing is the best way to prevent it.

Massachusetts is seeing a rise in flu cases this month, with infections surging earlier than they did last year, according to ...

So, ditch the antibacterial products altogether and fight cold and flu season the old-fashioned way: with plain soap and water. You’ll fare just as well and leave your long-term health and that of the ...

Washing your hands is a given if you want to avoid germs—but it's especially important after touching these microbe magnets.

If you want to build healthier habits in 2026, here’s my advice: Give yourself time. New routines don’t stick overnight. A classic study found that it takes on average 66 days of practicing a new ...

Given the vomiting and diarrhea, the biggest risk with norovirus is dehydration, which can turn a short-term illness into a ...

Most of us are also familiar with the old adage: Drink eight 8-ounce glasses of water daily. The 8-by-8 rule advises us to ...

Mississippi has seen more whooping cough cases in 2025 than it has in the previous 16 years. Are flu-like illness rates and RSV visits rising?