Disease spread can occur in almost any place–from homes to offices– for children, it usually occurs in schools. A school experiment conducted in 2018 demonstrated how easily germs are spread among ...

The Clever Handwashing Trick That Cuts Germs Way More Than You Think originally appeared on Parade. Time to rip off a pretty gross band-aid: There are far too few of us who wash our hands as often (or ...

Proper handwashing could save a million lives a year, according to an expert — and yet many people are doing it improperly, often due to misconceptions surrounding the practice. Doctors recommend ...

It is Global Handwashing Awareness Day, a reminder that while many think they know how to wash their hands, there is some ...

What causes food poisoning bacteria? Well, a USDA study showed that Americans failed to wash their hands 97 percent of the time that they should have when cooking, leading to contamination. By not ...

Dear Heloise: Anyone with dogs (or cats for that matter) that shed will appreciate what I just discovered. Fur gets caught on the fabric of sofas, clothes and, in my case, the backseat of my car.

That sink water might be doing more harm than good—here's what a microbiologist and a flight attendant want you to know Confession: I almost never wash my hands in an airplane bathroom. I promise I’m ...