MINNEAPOLIS — A collage of six photos has been circling the internet, detailing what's left on your hands after washing them for different lengths of time. The pictures show a hand under UV light ...

Handwashing is an effective way to prevent the spread of bacterial and viral illnesses. Following thorough handwashing steps can help ensure proper cleanliness. Throughout the day, people’s hands ...

Handwashing is one of the simplest yet most powerful health practices known to humankind. This basic act, often taken for granted, plays a critical role in preventing the spread of diseases and ...

Germs spread from surfaces to people when we touch a surface and then touch our face with unwashed hands. Proper handwashing is the best way to protect yourself and others from being exposed to ...

Hand-washing takes less than half a minute, yet an estimated 97% of people do it wrong. That's a big problem since the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says that one of the most ...

It's something we've heard again and again from health authorities in the coronavirus pandemic. Wash your hands. Frequently. With soap and water. For at least 20 seconds. That's an effective way to ...

Ellen W. Evans received funding for research referred to in this article from the Cardiff Metropolitan University Vice Chancellor's Doctoral Award and Tenovus Cancer Care. She is affiliated with the ...