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Wallet, credit cards, change and money laid out
May 29, 2026/Infectious Disease

How Dirty Is Your Money? And Should You Be Washing It?

Your dollar bills, coins and cards are covered in germs — but they’re very unlikely to make you sick

Kids playing tag outside
May 21, 2026/Infectious Disease

What We Can Learn From a Case of the Cooties

The imaginary illness that routinely spreads on playgrounds offers some real-life lessons

Veggies in strainer in sink with water running, with bottle of hydrogen peroxide and mixing bowl on counter
January 16, 2026/Skin Care & Beauty

Hydrogen Peroxide: When To Use It and When To Skip It

It’s a great disinfectant for around your home, but not for your skin

Tray of pacifiers and baby bottle tops drying from wash
April 11, 2025/Children’s Health

How To Clean and Sanitize Your Baby’s Pacifier

A quick wash with soap and hot water can keep the germs at bay

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Person grimicing and holding their nose closed
April 7, 2025/Men’s Health

How To Treat the Causes of Smelly Penis

Better hygiene and medical treatment for STIs, yeast or bacterial infections can help address foul-smelling genitals

Person coughing into their elbow, with hand on their chest
March 13, 2025/Infectious Disease

Cough Etiquette: How NOT To Get Other People Sick

Germs spread quickly and easily, so covering your face, washing your hands and avoiding close contact are key

Blue-colored virus molecules
March 11, 2025/Infectious Disease

Norovirus Germs Can Live on Surfaces for up to Two Weeks

You can catch this highly contagious virus through contaminated food, water, droplets and more

Gloved hands cleaning bathroom sink with spray bottle

Tips for Cleaning Up and Disinfecting After Norovirus

Use a bleach solution to sanitize surfaces like doorknobs, counters, toilets and light switches

Caregiver drying off toddler with a towel in front of bathtub
September 11, 2024/Skin Care & Beauty

How Often Should You Wash Your Bath Towels?

Wash your bath towels at least once a week, and washcloths at least twice a week

Caregivers holding toddler, playing in ocean
June 18, 2024/Infectious Disease

How To Stay Safe From Recreational Waterborne Diseases

You can reduce your risk by not swallowing water, and showering before and after swimming

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