Washing your hands after using the bathroom — not to mention after touching any number of public surfaces, from doorknobs to subway handrails to oh-so-disgusting toilet flush levers — is a ...

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 ...

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 ...

Thank you for your Monday editorial, “Disposable gloves can’t overcome grimy habits.” Local public health wholly agrees that hand-washing is very important! There is a constant influx of inexperienced ...

CINCINNATI (WKRC) - A new survey found that a near majority of Americans do not wash their hands as often as they should, and don't clean properly when they do. According to the survey, conducted by ...

Handwashing is critical to staying safe and healthy all year round, but a recent survey shows many Americans still are not washing properly. Though it takes only 20 seconds and can prevent you or your ...

Let's first remember that washing your hands should last from 30 to 60 seconds. However, it is worth reminding that we should wash our hands before eating, before and after using the toilet, after ...

CINCINNATI (WKRC) - The next time you wash your hands you might want to make sure you're doing it right. A new study by the department of agriculture found 97 percent of the time, we're not washing ...

The next time you reach out to shake someone's hand, consider this finding: A recent study of hand-washing habits found only 5 percent of people who used the restroom scrubbed long enough to kill ...