A "sick season" preparedness kit full of tissues and cough drops can be beneficial this time of year. However, a simple, common-sense measure can help reduce your risk of plowing through your supplies ...

Hand washing is one of the best ways to keep kids healthy, but getting them to do it—and do it right—can be a challenge. But with the right tricks, you can turn this daily task into something your ...

Hand washing with soap and water at a sink. Image by Lars Klintwall Malmqvist, via Wikimedia (Public Domain) Hand washing with soap and water at a sink. Image by Lars Klintwall Malmqvist, via ...

Handwashing is an effective way to prevent the spread of bacterial and viral illnesses. Following thorough handwashing steps can help ensure proper cleanliness. Throughout the day, people’s hands ...

One major point the COVID-19 pandemic helped drive home is how important it is to wash your hands. Washing your hands is ...

Don Schaffner wants you to understand that your hands are never going to be clean. He should know — over the past 20 years, he has published multiple research papers investigating the minutia of ...