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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

Ellen W. Evans received funding for research referred to in this article from the Cardiff Metropolitan University Vice Chancellor's Doctoral Award and Tenovus Cancer Care. She is affiliated with the ...

As the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 continues to spread globally, health officials have emphasized that washing one’s hands regularly and properly is one of the most effective ways to prevent the ...

To stem the tide of COVID-19, the advice from all major health bodies is to wash your hands properly and frequently. However, regular hand washing can exacerbate skin conditions, such as eczema or ...