"I want a new backpack. I've had the other one since kindergarten!" my soon-to-be sixth-grade daughter exclaimed. "I think you are exaggerating," I replied, recalling the pink backpack with wheels she ...

Showing health care workers magnified images of bacteria may increased adherence to hand hygiene practices, a new study has found. Specialists from Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit visited four units ...

Hand soap and hand sanitizer might seem interchangeable, but they are meant for different circumstances. While sanitizer is smart to have on hand for when you are on the go, healthcare professionals ...

For centuries humans have battled against bacteria, viruses and infections but it wasn't until the 19th century the notion of hand hygiene was implemented at healthcare facilities to deter such ...

WAUSAU, Wis. (WKOW) -- Health officials are recognizing May 5 as World Hand Hygiene Day to promote the importance of the simple, yet essential, practice that can protect us from getting sick.

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 ...

From Blount Memorial Hospital May 16, 2016 May 16, 2016 A few weeks ago — Thursday, May 5 to be exact — the World Health Organization (WHO) celebrated its annual World Hand Hygiene Day. It’s a day ...

‘Tis the season for holiday gatherings where we share food, time together, and germs. No matter where you are, keeping hands clean is one of the most important steps you can take to protect yourself ...

Which school hygiene products are best? From kindergarten kids running around the playground to high schoolers sitting in the cafeteria, schools are full of places for germs to reside. Most germs are ...