The holiday season brings families together around food, travel and celebration, but health experts say it also creates ideal ...

WE WENT TO THE EXPERTS FOR ANSWERS. THERE’S ALL SORTS OF NASTY STUFF OUT THERE. YOU DON’T NEED TO TELL THIS GROUP. THEY ALREADY KNOW THE VIRUSES, THE BACTERIA, EVEN THE BUGS ARE BACK. ONE CATCH OR IS ...

Wash your hands and cover your mouth. Here are more simple tips on how to prevent winter illnesses as we head into the ...

There are lots of unpleasant things about being sick. Leaking slimy green snot is near the top of my yuck list. I talked about it with my friend Linda Eddy. She’s a nurse for kids. She runs the ...

Tiny infectious microbes, called germs, live everywhere — in the air, on surfaces, and people. Many germs are harmless; however, some can cause illnesses. Although most children’s immune systems ...

The immune system is a complex network of cells, tissues and organs that work together to protect the body from harmful microorganisms, such as bacteria, viruses, parasites and fungi, that can lead to ...

Children’s toys are designed to be tough and durable, but if you look closely, the amount of grime they accumulate can be a little worrying. From bashed-up plastic playthings that have been dragged ...

It is a parent’s job to protect their children from anything that may pose a threat to them, including contagious illnesses that could compromise their health. However, have modern-day parents gone ...

A bout with a cold or the flu can really take you down. To stay healthy, you need to avoid nasty bugs. But that’s not always easy. Germs are everywhere, and there are plenty of ideas about how to get ...