Astronauts aboard the International Space Station are plagued by persistent rashes, unusual allergies and a variety of ...

“Ginger has a natural compound called gingerol that helps protect the body from infections. It also helps reduce swelling and ...

Far from benefiting our nearest and dearest, banishing too much dirt from our homes can lead to asthma, allergies and more ...

A health expert has warned about how not cleaning water bottles can be the cause of some rather unpleasant stomach issues ...

Dr Aarthi Sinha, a GP and wellness expert, has warned that not cleaning your water bottle could lead to a range of health issues, including diarrhoea and vomiting ...

“Younger infants who have older siblings that are in school will also tend to get sick more frequently since their siblings are bringing home germs.” She explained that children will get back-to-back ...

The ISS isn’t completely germ-free, but its microbial makeup is largely shaped by astronaut activities and module functions. Each module tells its own microbial story. The kitchen harbors food ...

The common cold and diseases like influenza are caused by germs called viruses. These germs are infectious and can stay on surfaces and make you sick if they enter your body. How long they can "live" ...

Smokers could promote a faster spread of resistant germs in their own lungs, resulting in a lower effectiveness of administered antibiotics in the case of future lung infections. Different ...

She told me that snot is normally clear. It turns yellow or green when our bodies fight germs that can make us sick. Snot is also called mucus. It’s a thin, slippery liquid that covers many of ...