Overusing hand sanitiser might keep germs at bay but is it quietly damaging your skin’s natural microbiome in the process ...

Turn off the tap. Apply soap. Lather well and wash for at least 20 seconds, including the back of hands, between fingers and beneath nails. Rinse well. Dry your hands thoroughly.

The moisture and food residues create a perfect environment for germs to multiply. Washing your bags regularly in hot water ...

Almost half of hospital visitors skip washing their hands after using the toilet. If that’s happening in hospitals, imagine ...

Despite knowing proper techniques, nearly half of Americans skip handwashing at key times. Experts say proper hand hygiene ...

In a situation where you can’t wash your hands, hand sanitizer is better than nothing. But it works best on dry, clean skin, and you have to rub the sanitizer for about 20 seconds until it ...

Mehmet Oz, M.D., is host of “The Dr. Oz Show,” and Mike Roizen, M.D., is Chief Wellness Officer and Chair of Wellness Institute at Cleveland Clinic. Email questions to youdocsdaily@sharecare.com.

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