Staying healthy in today's world means being aware of the germs around you. It's hard to avoid touching certain things in public, but you can protect yourself by sanitizing afterward. Whether you're ...

Your cellphone could be a 'hotspot' for viruses. In the midst of the novel coronavirus outbreak, people are being more careful about washing and sanitizing their hands, but experts warn cleaning ...

Start by washing your hands with dish soap and hot water. In some cases, a combination of techniques may be necessary. If gasoline gets on your hands, cleaning it off as soon as possible is important.

We’ve all been taught from a very young age that washing our hands is important. Apparently, this lesson didn’t quite stick for everyone. The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) ...

When you are pregnant, you are more susceptible to infections, and this can impact both you and the baby. One of the most basic yet effective ways to stop the spread of harmful germs is practising ...

To avoid spreading illnesses like influenza and coronavirus, perhaps the least controversial—and most effective—tactic is to wash your hands. The Center for Disease Control advocates a 20-second scrub ...

When we talk about safely preparing food at home, we often stress the importance of washing and cleaning as we go. With raw poultry, however, experts make an exception: They say never wash your ...