Proper handwashing could save a million lives a year, according to an expert — and yet many people are doing it improperly, often due to misconceptions surrounding the practice. Doctors recommend ...

If someone asked you about your first defense against getting sick and spreading illness, what would you say? A survey showed that most parents feel that diet and exercise, regular check-ups and ...

Maintaining impeccable hand hygiene is paramount in preventing the spread of pathogens and safeguarding personal and public health. Numerous everyday items, often overlooked, can harbor a significant ...

Back-to-school germs can spread through shared desks, close contact and the many shared spaces kids encounter throughout the ...

Oct. 15 is Global Handwashing Day, which is held every year to raise awareness about the importances of hand washing. “It’s so important to regularly wash your hands because handwashing reduces the ...

Summer is a time for sun-drenched fun. From relaxed days outdoors to packed festival fields and meals under open skies. But with the joy of the season comes an overlooked downside: a heightened risk ...

Cold and flu season has arrived in full force. One of the best ways to prevent the spread of germs this time of year is to wash your hands regularly and thoroughly. Do you know proper hand washing ...

As students head back, Lee Health want to remind everyone that proper hand hygiene is an effective way to help prevent the spread of illness.

A bout with a cold or the flu can really take you down. To stay healthy, you need to avoid nasty bugs. But that’s not always easy. Germs are everywhere, and there are plenty of ideas about how to get ...