Your hands may look clean, feel dry, and smell fine—but microbiology tells a very different story. Throughout the day, your fingers quietly collect bacteria, viruses, and microscopic debris from ...

When you're washing your hands, you're probably not counting. "Even though the 20 seconds feels excruciatingly long, that's a necessary 20 seconds," said Lisa Broyden, the CEO of WashUrHands LLC.

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 ...

ATLANTA — How clean can hands be post-washing? An 11Alive viewer wanted to know more about the germs left behind and what that means for the food we eat. The question: "Is it true that we cannot rid ...

Experts say there is an array of options when it comes to hand soaps, and some labels can be misleading.

OPELIKA, Ala. (WRBL) – Widespread flu activity ruined many holiday breaks for families in our communities. Now, as students are preparing to head back to school, families can do a few things to help ...