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 Hand Hygiene
MeSH tree: E02.547.300
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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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 of the ...
Sep 16, 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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