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Here’s what causes colds to spread so easily, how long they are usually contagious and how they’re most commonly treated.

According to a 2024 report from Climate Central, a group of researchers found Eugene is one of the worst cities in the U.S.

The Royal Welsh Show is to ban livestock from England and Scotland from this year's event following the spread of the ...

During COVID-19 and seasonal infections, eyes are vulnerable entry points for viruses. Mask use, screen time, and dryness ...

In light of the recent surge in Covid-19 infections in various countries and the emergence of a new sub-variant of the virus, the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) today issued an 11-point ...

BLANTYRE- (MaraviPost)- The Malawi Police Service in Mangochi are hunting for the individuals responsible for the brutal ...

If you must spend time outdoors, it also suggests removing outdoor clothing and showering after being outdoors during a ...

The state’s public health department urges anyone who may have been exposed or who is experiencing symptoms to contact their healthcare provider immediately.

Foam rounds are softer and bigger than traditional bullets, but that doesn't mean they're completely harmless.

A bronzy glow may be the look you want for summer, but you likely know that sunbathing or using tanning beds could expose you to ultraviolet rays, which raise your risk for skin cancer. A spray tan ...

While it can be hard to minimise pollen exposure during the summer months, The Met Office has urged hay fever sufferers to ...