Imagine a hospital where one maternity ward's mothers died at five times the rate of another, and the difference was whether doctors carried the smell of corpses on their hands. In 1847 Vienna, Ignaz ...

Leafy greens like kale, spinach, and chard are nutrient-rich but can trap dirt, microbes, and pesticides—making thorough washing essential for safe eating. Skip washing greens before storing ...

Space to play or pause, M to mute, left and right arrows to seek, up and down arrows for volume. A new report has found that one in five Australian adults admit to not washing their hands after going ...

It is Global Handwashing Awareness Day, a reminder that while many think they know how to wash their hands, there is some important nuance to it. Local 4 Dr. Frank McGeorge explains the difference ...

Today is Global Handwashing Day, which is held every year to help raise awareness about the importance of washing our hands. According to the CDC, regularly washing your hands can help reduce the ...

Wash your hands. We have all been told this countless times. I have consistently written wash your hands in any article about infectious diseases and with good reason. It is estimated that if everyone ...

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 ...

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For many households, the choice between washing dishes in the sink or by machine is a daily debate. Is scrubbing your dishes by hand the cleaner way, or can you trust dishwashers from the best brands ...

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 ...