After the preschool years, kids still like cartoons, but they want something more complex than straightforward messages about friendship and sharing. They like a bit of conflict, some bad guys (who ...

The prevalence of preterm birth is slightly higher among liveborn offspring of male adolescents and young adults with cancer (AYAs; aged 15 to 39 years), according to a study published online Jan. 3 ...

“This is a germ that is highly contagious, difficult to kill, and can survive for weeks on surfaces. You need to clean and disinfect surfaces to prevent reinfection, and you should wear gloves ...

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"If we hollowed WHO out ... that is going to come back to the U.S. Germs don't respect borders," said Gostin. It also details the importance of access to international flu surveillance data as well as ...

Though meningitis isn’t common, it isn’t rare either, and it has different types and causes. Some germs that cause infectious meningitis are contagious, meaning they can spread from one person to ...

The world is cloaked in a swirling tide of microscopic pathogens, waiting eagerly to target our respiratory systems. Your body has put up a fight, but it has finally caught up with you. Cold and ...

There are several ways that students can reduce their chances of becoming infected, and prevent themselves from spreading germs. Dr. Mary Kauffman, medical director at the Husky Health Center ...

"Most fabrics can be washed at a warm temperature of 40C as this helps to remove dirt, natural body oils and takes care of germs." "Silk bed sheets should be washed at a lower temperature of 30C ...

A scientist has issued an urgent warning to fitness fanatics about the germs lurking in gyms. Dr Primrose Freestone, a senior lecturer in Clinical Microbiology at the University of Leicester ...