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 ...

As the sun blazes and summer vacation kicks in, it’s time to hit the beach or pool, and you need a swimsuit that nails both ...

Many household items can evade washing until they're completely ruined or ineffective. Consider this article a gentle nudge ...

Refraining from holding hands, or immediately rewashing right after, might offend the other guests. Any ideas on how to ...

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

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 ...

Heart surgeons meticulously scrub their hands for precisely one minute before each operation. This scientifically backed ritual, using antimicrobial agents, effectively reduces harmful microbes ...

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 ...

The United Nations Children’s Fund has called on the Federal Government to invest in hand washing infrastructures and hygiene education, saying only 35 per cent of schools have basic hand washing ...

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 ...

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 ...

After touching raw meat, fish, seafood, shell eggs or poultry After using the toilet, attending to children's (or others') toileting, and changing nappies After blowing your nose After touching a pet, ...