SOUTHFIELD, Mich. (WXYZ) — October 15 is Global Handwashing Day. You might think that’s silly. Why do we need a day for that? According to the University of Utah ...

Handwashing is an effective way to prevent the spread of bacterial and viral illnesses. Following thorough handwashing steps can help ensure proper cleanliness. Throughout the day, people’s hands ...

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 ...

The World Health Organization has created posters to help organizations improve hand hygiene — one showing proper hand washing steps and one providing proper hand ...

Another reason to wash those hands, Thursday is Global Handwashing Day. October 15 has been designated as a day to remember that “soap and water is one of the best steps we can take to avoid getting ...

A new survey reveals that while 62% of Americans say they know the proper way to wash their hands, nearly half admit to forgetting or choosing not to wash at key times. The survey, conducted by the ...

Observed each year on October 15, Global Handwashing Day reminds safety professionals and employees that proper hand hygiene remains one of the simplest, most effective defenses against illness in the ...

(KUTV)- Germs are everywhere, especially on our hands! We get germs on our hands from things we do every day such as handling garbage, using the toilet, preparing food, changing diapers, sneezing or ...

Washing your hands is an important step to not only your health but the health of your community. Share on Pinterest According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), proper hand ...

Coronavirus fears have health professionals talking once again about the importance of washing your hands. Here's a primer on the proper technique — and some of the science — of cleaning up. We take ...