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Eye with a stye on the lower lid
January 21, 2025/Eye Care

How To Get Rid of a Stye

Keep your eyes clean and try to stay makeup- and contacts-free to help move healing along

Person sneezing into arm, holding tissue, blurry person in background
November 4, 2024/Ear, Nose & Throat

Can Holding in a Sneeze Hurt You?

It’s best to allow yourself to sneeze naturally, and cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or turn into your elbow to help prevent the spread of germs

Person sitting on bed wrapped in a blanket, holding tissues to their nose, with tea and meds by bedside

How Long Are You Contagious With the Flu?

You may be spreading the flu virus before your symptoms start and up to a week after

Someone uses a wall-mounted jet dryer to dry their hands.

The Dirty Truth About Hand Dryers

Some dryers spread germs instead of removing them

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mail next to rubber gloves
November 14, 2023/Infectious Disease

Here’s How Long COVID-19 Lasts on Surfaces

The virus lives best in humans, but it can last on hard surfaces, like doorknobs and railings

applying lotion after washing hands
November 13, 2023/Skin Care & Beauty

What Can I Do About Dry Hands From Overwashing?

Try turning the heat down on the water and opting for a moisturizing soap

Closeup of a person washing their hands
October 19, 2023/Primary Care

Why You Really Should Wash Your Hands After Using the Bathroom (Every Single Time!)

Technique matters — and research suggests most of us still aren’t doing it right

Closeup of person getting a flu shot.

6 Tips To Prep for Flu Season

Get vaccinated, consider wearing a mask and stock your medicine cabinet

Person taking electronic temperature of sick child in bed.
September 14, 2023/Infectious Disease

What’s the Difference Between RSV, the Flu and COVID-19?

It comes down to a wheeze, a fever and long-term effects

Elderly person receives vaccine in arm from health professional.
September 13, 2023/Infectious Disease

Is There a Vaccine for RSV? Here’s Who’s Eligible

Adults 60 or older, pregnant women and babies can get protected against the respiratory virus

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