Oct. 15 is Global Handwashing Day, which is held every year to raise awareness about the importances of hand washing. “It’s so important to regularly wash your hands because handwashing reduces the ...

Maintaining impeccable hand hygiene is paramount in preventing the spread of pathogens and safeguarding personal and public ...

Washing your grubby mitts is one of the best ways to cut your chances of getting sick and spreading harmful germs to others, but a new study may make you think twice before you use air hand dryers in ...

WAUSAU, Wis. (WKOW) -- Health officials are recognizing May 5 as World Hand Hygiene Day to promote the importance of the simple, yet essential, practice that can protect us from getting sick.

Your hands may look clean, feel dry, and smell fine—but microbiology tells a very different story. Throughout the day, your fingers quietly collect bacteria, viruses, and microscopic debris from ...

WASHINGTON -- Americans are putting themselves at risk of contracting a foodborne illness by not washing their hands properly when handling food, according to new research. Participants in a recent ...

Washing your hands is often touted as one of the easiest and most effective ways to maintain your health. But beyond being a routine part of personal hygiene, handwashing plays a vital role in ...

Handwashing is a typical part of a person's daily routine. But it's such a routine action that people often miss key areas, said Ella Dohlin, clinical nurse specialist at Essentia Health. "The most ...