Norovirus sickens close to 200 people on Caribbean cruise
A Caribbean vacation took an unpleasant turn for dozens of cruise passengers after a stomach virus spread across their ship.
Mar 17, 2026
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Therapeutics: News and Research on Hygiene
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Infection prevention measures prove important in NICU, study shows
A new study conducted by clinician-scientists at a dozen neonatal intensive care units, or NICUs, across North America found that enhanced infection prevention measures were highly effective in reducing viral spread among ...
Feb 12, 2026
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Flu cases are already high in SC but they may spike even higher soon
A winter storm is not the only thing to worry about in South Carolina. While flu cases have decreased since the first week of 2026, the state is still on alert for widespread flu activity. Latest data from the South Carolina ...
Jan 26, 2026
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Rapid tooth loss linked to higher risk of death in older people
In older adults, tooth loss may be linked to serious health risks. A team of Chinese researchers analyzed data from 8,073 older participants and found that people who lost their teeth more quickly had a higher risk of dying, ...
Widespread use of non-sterile gloves in health care raises environmental concerns
The indiscriminate use of non-sterile gloves in hospitals and clinics is significantly adding to environmental pollution, with little evidence to prove that there are substantial benefits.
Oct 9, 2025
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Lack of soap most reported barrier to effective hand hygiene in shared community spaces
A lack of soap is the most often reported barrier to effective hand hygiene—key to curbing the spread of infection—in shared community spaces, such as households, schools, and public places, finds a systematic review ...
Sep 16, 2025
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Finding the root of tooth decay in kids
A lack of oral health literacy among caregivers and access to dental services is driving tooth decay in young children research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has confirmed, with early childhood tooth decay affecting nearly ...
Jul 3, 2025
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1 in 5 Australians admit they don't wash their hands every time they use the toilet
Do you wash your hands every time you use the toilet? How about before you handle food? Be honest.
Oct 18, 2024
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Mouth and dental care for people with dementia often overlooked, study finds
An England-wide study has found the health of people's mouths and teeth is often overlooked by home care services.
Aug 2, 2024
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How can busy people also keep fit and healthy? Here's what the ancient Greeks and Romans did
Many people today worry about how to find time to keep fit and healthy in the midst of their busy lives. Believe it or not, but this was also a problem in ancient times.
Jun 5, 2024
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