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Hand pumping liquid soap from bottle onto other hand
June 2, 2026/Primary Care

Should You Be Using Antibacterial Soap or Regular Soap?

Antibacterial soap hasn’t been shown to be any more effective at killing germs than regular soap and water

Person holding hand up to their throat, grimacing

Pharyngitis vs. Tonsillitis: What’s the Difference?

Both cause a painful sore throat, but they affect different parts and bring different symptoms

Person coughing into the crook of their elbow

Why Am I Coughing So Much?

Allergies, postnasal drip, asthma or reflux could be to blame for a cough that won’t quit

Adult palms of hands with symptoms of hand, foot and mouth disease
January 28, 2026/Infectious Disease

Can Adults Get Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease?

Yes, but symptoms can be easy to miss

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Rhinovirus vs. Enterovirus: What’s the Difference?

They’re viral cousins, but enteroviruses are more likely to cause serious illness

Caretaker reading a digital thermometer, while placing their hand on a sick-looking child's forehead
October 10, 2024/Infectious Disease

How Contagious Is RSV?

Respiratory syncytial virus spreads easily through respiratory droplets spewed out by those who are infected

Teacup of tea and plate of toast
February 2, 2024/Primary Care

What To Eat, Drink and Avoid When You Have the Stomach Flu

Start slowly with clear fluids, and then move to bland, easy-to-digest foods

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

petri dish with e-coli
April 4, 2023/Infectious Disease

The Growing Threat of Fungal Infections

The world is getting warmer and fungi are evolving

Zombies and viruses side by side.
March 30, 2023/Infectious Disease

The Science Behind Zombie Viruses and Infections

The concept of infection is rooted in scientific truth

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