Want to avoid cold and flu this season? Read this to make sure you're washing your hands properly.

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 ...

There is a simple, effective, inexpensive act that can make a huge difference in your health and that of your family—it’s washing your hands with soap and water. In honor of Global Handwashing Day, ...

Washing your hands is one of the simplest yet most effective ways to maintain good hygiene, prevent infections and safeguard public health. Hand washing is a fundamental aspect of hygiene that plays a ...

Every year, May 5 marks World Hand Hygiene Day, an initiative by the World Health Organization (WHO) to remind everyone—from healthcare professionals to the general public—about the critical role that ...

Wash your hands. We have all been told this countless times. I have consistently written wash your hands in any article about infectious diseases and with good reason. It is estimated that if everyone ...

Some Americans are still not doing their due diligence when it comes to washing their hands. That’s according to a new survey that found nearly half of its respondents forget or choose not to wash ...

As record-breaking heat waves impact workers across industries, hand hygiene remains a critical factor in preventing heat-related illnesses. Regular handwashing significantly reduces the spread of ...

Today is World Hand Hygiene Day, and a new report shows some people aren't spending enough time at the sink. The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases released its annual report today and some ...

CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — In honor of Global Handwashing Day, the Chesapeake Health Department is sharing the dirty truth about handwashing habits across the United States. Now for the dirty truth; ...