FOX 12 investigated the spread of germs in schools and what we've found may make your skin crawl. We teamed up with Holy Redeemer in North Portland to test several different spots in the school's K-8 ...

The H1N1 flu, or swine flu, continues to cause illness, hospitalizations and deaths worldwide. The virus was first detected in humans in the United States in April. Since then, the virus continues to ...

Cough or sneeze into a tissue or your elbow, then wash your hands to stop droplet transmission. Wash your hands often and avoid touching your face to prevent indirect contact transmission. Avoid ...

The spread of the H1N1 flu, the "swine flu," is thought to spread from person to person through coughing or sneezing. Health officials encourage you to wash your hands often with soap and warm water.

Need another teaching tool to get your kids to wash their hands? A fairly recent viral video shows a simple but powerful way to get your point across. Facebook user Kelly Rose Sarno shared a short ...

Studies have found that the bathing area in a bathroom can have more bacteria than a toilet seat. One researcher said his studies identified about 100,000 fecal (poop) bacteria per cup of bathwater.