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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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. "In addition to causing irritation and ...

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 ...

After getting a cut, many Americans will reach for a tube of over-the-counter antibiotic cream to ward off infection. But that widespread habit, a new paper suggests, may be contributing to the rise ...

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 ...

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 ...