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 ...

Hand washing is one of the best ways to keep kids healthy, but getting them to do it—and do it right—can be a challenge. But with the right tricks, you can turn this daily task into something your ...

We’re taught to wash our hands at a young age. It’s so important because not washing our hands is a way to pass germs to others or contract something we don’t necessarily want. This is why we teach ...

A "sick season" preparedness kit full of tissues and cough drops can be beneficial this time of year. However, a simple, common-sense measure can help reduce your risk of plowing through your supplies ...

You've likely never thought about hand soap more than just browsing the grocery store aisles when you run out. But after almost two years of washing our hands incessantly (at least we hope so), it's ...

Stay on top of what’s happening in the Bay Area with essential Bay Area news stories, sent to your inbox every weekday. The Bay Bay Area-raised host Ericka Cruz Guevarra brings you context and ...

One major point the COVID-19 pandemic helped drive home is how important it is to wash your hands. Washing your hands is essential to good hygiene and stopping germs from spreading. Washing your hands ...

Researchers describe a simple model that captures the key mechanics of hand-washing, estimating the time scales on which particles, like viruses and bacteria, were removed. Particles are trapped on ...