Hand washing isn't exactly an arduous chore, especially since it's done in the name of squashing germs, says Carl Borchgrevink, an associate professor at Michigan State University's School of ...

According to the Centers for Disease Control and prevention, washing your hands can help you avoid infection from a wide variety of germs, including those that cause flu, norovirus, E.coli, colds ...

Hand sanitizer can be especially convenient for killing germs when you’re on the go or traveling. But while many hand sanitizers claim to kill 99.9% of germs, they’re not effective against ...

In a post-pandemic environment where hand hygiene is second nature, sanitisers are ubiquitous, from handbags and school desks to restaurant tables and supermarkets. But although hand sanitisers are ...

These germs can also lead to colds, lung infections, diarrhea, hepatitis, meningitis and more. But only 20 seconds of good hand washing — done frequently, especially during cold and flu season ...

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.

“They have really turned their hand-washing around [since the experiment]. They realized that sanitizer doesn’t cut it, and they’ve got to do soap and water.” ...