Gym lockers, desks, and door handles, oh my! Kids heading back to class are bound to bring home germs. Keeping hands clean is an important step to avoid spreading bacteria both at school and at home.

And you thought you mastered hand-washing as a kid. More than 50 percent of illness can be prevented with proper hand washing, according to the CDC. STOCK4B/Getty Images — -- intro: Everyone ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. INDIANAPOLIS — With the holidays and winter ...

Want to make handwashing a fun and lasting habit for your kids? Check out these simple tips to help keep your little ones clean, healthy, and germ-free! Handwashing is more than just a habit; it’s a ...

There is a simple, effective, inexpensive act that can make a huge difference in your health and that of your family—it’s ...

As record-breaking heat waves impact workers across industries, hand hygiene remains a critical factor in preventing heat-related illnesses. Regular handwashing significantly reduces the spread of ...

AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- There's a reason why this week -- December 3 to 9 -- is National Hand-Washing Week. Did you know that according to a September 2006 survey by the Soap and ...

The story about hand washing in health care is short: hand washing is a simple, inexpensive way to prevent infections that have complex, costly implications. Yet healthcare workers (HCWs) clean their ...

Handwashing is a routine habit for eliminating dirt and germs most of us encounter daily. But despite the health benefits of hand hygiene, a survey finds that a large segment of people wash their ...

MENOMONEE FALLS, WI — In recognition of World Hand Hygiene Day on May 5, Bradley Company is sharing new findings from its annual Healthy Handwashing Survey™. Specifically, it reveals notable ...

Want to make handwashing a fun and lasting habit for your kids? Check out these simple tips to help keep your little ones clean, healthy, and germ-free! Sometimes soap and water just aren’t available.