And you thought you mastered hand-washing as a kid. More than 50 percent of illness can be prevented with proper hand washing, according to the CDC. STOCK4B/Getty Images — -- intro: Everyone ...

Hospitals and clinics face increased flu cases this season, with holiday gatherings amplifying the spread. Experts advise on ...

One major point the COVID-19 pandemic helped drive home is how important it is to wash your hands. Washing your hands is essential to good hygiene and stopping germs from spreading. Washing your hands ...

We’ve all been taught from a very young age that washing our hands is important. Apparently, this lesson didn’t quite stick for everyone. The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) ...

Even the most delicate fabrics can often be treated at home, rather than dry-cleaned, and it doesn’t have to be a hassle. By Emilia Petrarca If laundry is a chore, hand washing might feel like ...

The World Health Organization and UNICEF have developed global guidelines for hand hygiene in community settings. While the WHO has long maintained guidelines for clinical environments, this is the ...

An E. coli outbreak among children that officials tied to contact with animals at a recent fair has prompted state lawmakers ...