We've all had those fuzzy mornings where we've nearly brushed our teeth with Neosporin, but a new study presented at an annual meeting of epidemiologists has found that prison inmates are purposefully ...

Over-the-counter antibiotic creams, like Neosporin, have long been used to treat small cuts and scrapes. And while they may be good for healing, a new study suggests that overuse of over-the-counter ...

Antibiotics are used to fight bacterial infections, and unless there is a risk that a viral infection will lead to more problems, antibiotics are not often recommended for other illnesses. However, a ...

GREENSBORO, NC - We'll do just about anything to keep from getting sick. Social media can be a great place to swap ideas and DIY remedies. Amanda asked 2 Wants to Know to verify a post she saw on ...

Soothe cuts with this all-natural antibacterial cream that also heals ouchies fast. Made with ingredients that work together in such a helpful way, this balm also calms diaper rash, itchy dry-skin ...

As winter winds leave your skin dry, cracked and prone to cuts and bleeding, a skin expert says you should resist the urge to use antibiotic creams or ointments. While it might seem sensible to use ...

Want to prevent a respiratory infection? A fingerful of Neosporin antibiotic swabbed inside your nose might help you fight off a range of invading respiratory viruses, a new study claims. Lab animals ...

No one wants to get the flu this season. So when you find flu-prevention tips online through social media, it may be tempting to try them out. Take this so-called flu remedy: Applying a thin layer of ...

Hospitals can help control the spread of the potentially deadly super bug known as methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus or MRSA by providing intensive care unit patients with antibacterial soap ...

Flu activity is on high alert in Virginia and Maryland, according to the latest CDC report. So when one of our viewers asked us to check out a social media rumor about antibiotic creams preventing the ...

For ultralight backpackers or travelers who don't have room for an entire first aid kit in their gear, you can buy single-use packets of antibiotic ointment online for around $0.69 per packet. If you ...