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.

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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 ...

An opportunistic bacterial infection that causes deadly diarrhea is more likely to kill White patients than Black or Hispanic ...

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Did you know in 1969 they were worried the Apollo 11 astronauts might bring pathogens back from the moon? Learn how they dealt with this from Apollo 11 rescue diver Clancy Hatleberg, then see how you ...