Gym lockers, desks, and door handles, oh my! Kids heading back to class are bound to bring home germs. Keeping hands clean is an important step to avoid spreading bacteria both at school and at home.

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

The story about hand washing in health care is short: hand washing is a simple, inexpensive way to prevent infections that have complex, costly implications. Yet healthcare workers (HCWs) clean their ...

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 ...

As seasons change, it's the perfect time to embrace habits that promote a healthier life. One of the simplest yet most powerful ways to protect yourself and those around you is by maintaining proper ...

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 ...

Noncompliance is often not a failure of knowledge or intention, but a predictable response to cognitive overload. Effective ...

Want to make handwashing a fun and lasting habit for your kids? Check out these simple tips to help keep your little ones clean, healthy, and germ-free! Sometimes soap and water just aren’t available.

AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- There's a reason why this week -- December 3 to 9 -- is National Hand-Washing Week. Did you know that according to a September 2006 survey by the Soap and ...