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Person sitting on couch, wrapped in blanket, coughing into elbow, with tissues and hot beverage nearby

July 17, 2026/Infectious Disease

How Viruses Spread: Understanding Transmission and Prevention

Your immune health, hygiene practices and behavior all influence how easy it is for a virus to take hold

Hand spraying disinfectant cleaner and another hand using disinfectant wipe among germs

August 8, 2024/Infectious Disease

Do Lysol Disinfecting Wipes Kill COVID-19?

Lysol Disinfecting Wipes are just one of more than 500 products approved by the EPA for protection against the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19

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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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May 8, 2023/Men’s Health

How To Take Care of a Penis Piercing

Understand the risks and take precautions against infection

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February 2, 2023/Primary Care

How To Treat an Infected Belly Button Piercing

Twice-a-day cleaning with a saltwater solution can help you resolve (and avoid) problems

Applying foot powder to clean feet to cut down on odor.

December 16, 2022/Orthopaedics

Why Your Feet Smell Like Vinegar

Sweat plus bacteria equals sour-smelling feet

November 10, 2020/Primary Care

4 Important Facts You Need to Know About Antibiotics

Don’t assume you need them when you’re sick

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