Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. (Photo/Courtesy) The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) highlights frequent hand hygiene as one of the most important acts in ...

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DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - Gather your supplies, Science Academy Episode 1 is here! In this episode learn how germs work, especially going into flu season. How washing your hands can help to stop the ...

We use our hands for almost everythingâ eating, working, touching surfaces, and even greeting others. But do we realize how ...

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Think of all the things your children have touched today -- from the school playground to your home. No matter what they touched, they came in to contact with germs. It's impossible to keep your ...

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 ...

It is somewhat astonishing — inconceivable, even — that in the year 2025, with humanity having made astounding strides in so many areas that testify to our intelligence and resourcefulness and ...

Need another teaching tool to get your kids to wash their hands? A fairly recent viral video shows a simple but powerful way to get your point across. Facebook user Kelly Rose Sarno shared a short ...

We’ve all been taught from a very young age that washing our hands is important. Apparently, this lesson didn’t quite stick for everyone. The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) ...

I was asked why we need to use soap for hand washing. “Because,” I said, “my mom said so.” After mom said it, what’s left to say? There actually is a more explanatory medical answer. From the website ...

Today is Global Handwashing Day, which is held every year to help raise awareness about the importance of washing our hands. According to the CDC, regularly washing your hands can help reduce the ...