Kids should be encouraged to wash for at least 20 seconds with soap. They can time this by singing the “Happy Birthday” song ...

FARGO - Petting zoos and fairs are great ways for kids to learn about animals, but the youngsters may take home more than they anticipated. Contact with animals poses serious health risks, especially ...

Every year, May 5 marks World Hand Hygiene Day, an initiative by the World Health Organization (WHO) to remind everyone—from healthcare professionals to the general public—about the critical role that ...

The holidays bring family and fun — but also a higher risk of illness. A pediatrician shares simple tips to stay healthy, ...

Leading hygiene experts are stressing the importance of effective hand hygiene measures and education in schools as children begin returning to educational settings following the COVID-19 pandemic.

Granted, Lady Macbeth's obsessive hand-washing was symbolic. But add some soap and warm water, and you've got a great defense against many communicable illnesses. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control ...

DALLAS — Washing your hands is a cornerstone in the fight to stop the spread of COVID-19. Without soap, hand hygiene is impossible, but millions of people don’t have access to something many of us ...