When a white blood cell finds a germ, it latches onto it. Then it changes its shape to surround the germ. You can imagine the ...

New research claims there may be too few germs on the ISS, which could actually be negatively impacting astronaut health.

Just a month after Los Angeles and its creative community were devastated by widespread fires, the Slamdance Film Festival ...

We use our hands for almost everything—eating, working, touching surfaces, and even greeting others. But do we realize how ...

As seasons change, it's the perfect time to embrace habits that promote a healthier life. One of the simplest yet most ...

I visited a local NHS urgent care centre with my toddler on what might be called a semi-annual pilgrimage related to having a ...

A FASHION expert has issued an urgent warning over the dangers that may be lurking in your second-hand clothes purchases.

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Mysophobia is defined as the intense, persistent, and irrational fear of dirt and germs. It is not specifically named in the DSM-5 but meets the criteria for a larger category of disorders known as ...

As we observe TB Awareness Month, professional nurse Tsholofelo Mafafo from Boksburg North Clinic shares crucial insights into the symptoms, causes and importance of early detection of TB as it ...

But a doctor claims there’s a reason why you should never have ice in your drink at a restaurant. And no, it’s not because ...