A run of viral illnesses from my two toddlers has left me wondering whether I’m overusing hand sanitizer. More on that in a moment, but first ... Anyone who has ever spent time with kids knows they’re ...

Ignaz Semmelweis cut childbed deaths dramatically by insisting doctors wash their hands, and was mocked for it. His story ...

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

Hand washing dishes is a total drag. And not just because it takes so long that you can feel wrinkles forming, but the process can waste a ton of water if you’re not careful. Thankfully, we found ways ...

As Global Handwashing Day rolls around on 15 October, with the theme “Be a Handwashing Hero”, it’s the perfect reminder to pause and ask: are we really as clean-handed as we think? We reached out to ...

DERBY, England, Oct. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- On Global Handwashing Day, the World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF launched the first global guidelines for hand hygiene in community settings — a ...

Many people think they get sick only from eating or drinking something bad. In reality, not washing your hands often is a major cause of illness. Washing your hands regularly can help you stay healthy ...

Whirlpool is giving away a limited number of washing machines that play the hit Outkast song "So Fresh, So Clean" after each cycle. Big Boi, part of the hip-hop duo, has teamed up with the appliance ...

Handwashing is critical to staying safe and healthy all year round, but a recent survey shows many Americans still are not washing properly. Though it takes only 20 seconds and can prevent you or your ...

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Washing your hands is one of the simplest yet most effective ways to maintain good hygiene, prevent infections and safeguard public health. Hand washing is a fundamental aspect of hygiene that plays a ...