Pediatricians' group updates infection-prevention guidelines for medical offices
Three Europeans were hospitalized due to infections from these pets
Study found the clothing as contaminated as traditional scrubs after 12-hour shifts
Bacteria, parasites and other nasty surprises may be hiding in the sand
Triclosan isn't proven safe or effective, coalition of scientists from 29 countries says
Researchers don't know why strain of antibiotic-resistant bacteria is affecting this one U.S. city
Cover your sneeze to protect those around you, health experts advise
Good hygiene and disinfectant wipes will help keep illness at bay, germ expert says
Study in New York City found most of the germs came from human skin, food
When you're sick, stay home, health officials urge
More than 600 types cohabit with people in their living space
If kids do get sick, make sure they're fever-free for 24 hours before returning to class
But there's no need to banish your feline friend -- just send fleas packing instead
Germs can transfer almost instantly to food dropped on the floor, study shows
Study finds abnormality present in 10 percent of kids seems to undermine immune function
But like 3 other infections reported earlier, it did not spread beyond the original patient
Suggestions to make them sanitary