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Hand Washing 10 Times a Day May Help Keep Flu Away
Hygiene, masks, quarantines all work to halt spread of viruses, review finds

Staph Infection May Follow People Home From Hospital
But MRSA transmission did not cause infection among caregivers in study

Surgical Masks Help Ward Off Flu, Maybe
New study does little to settle debate over their usefulness

Health Tip: Keep Kids Safe Around Pets
Help prevent illness from handling animals

Health Tip: Get a Safe Pedicure
Help keep your toes healthy

Health Tip: Avoid Germs From a Petting Zoo
Some precautions may help prevent illness

Things to Know If You’re Contemplating a Pet
Thinking ahead about the animal's and family's needs is key, expert says

Gum Disease May Reactivate AIDS Virus
Japanese study points to good oral health as a means to prevent spread of HIV

Third of EMS Stethoscopes Carry MRSA Virus
Doctor urges first responders to clean equipment regularly with alcohol wipes

Are Hospital Mobile Phones Dialing Up Superbugs?
Turkish study finds 95% of headsets contaminated with bacteria that could infect patients