This seemingly simple habit of rushing to wash hands after walking through the door isn't about cleanliness at all—it's a sophisticated psychological ritual that reveals how certain people create an ...

The hand wash cycle on a washing machine can be used to clean delicate fabric like wool, silk, and lingerie. Learn more about ...

WASHINGTON -- Americans are putting themselves at risk of contracting a foodborne illness by not washing their hands properly when handling food, according to new research. Participants in a recent ...

While washing one’s hands has always been important for personal and public health, the coronavirus pandemic demonstrates that doing so can actually save lives. It will help enormously in preventing ...

We’ve all been taught from a very young age that washing our hands is important. Apparently, this lesson didn’t quite stick for everyone. The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) ...

Hygiene practices have come a long way since the CDC first published national hygiene guidelines in the 1980s. With so much to keep track of, a nurse leader summarized some of the latest practice ...