With the start of the school year, there's more than just an eager teacher awaiting your child at school. Schools and day care centers are breeding grounds for all types of bacteria, germs, viruses ...

Hand washing is one of the best ways to keep kids healthy, but getting them to do it—and do it right—can be a challenge. But with the right tricks, you can turn this daily task into something your ...

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 ...

The Clever Handwashing Trick That Cuts Germs Way More Than You Think originally appeared on Parade. Time to rip off a pretty gross band-aid: There are far too few of us who wash our hands as often (or ...

Just a few years ago, during the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic, regular handwashing got a significant boost as folks made their best efforts to minimize the spread of germs and illness. Today, most ...

Measles cases are increasing, with the majority affecting unvaccinated children under 19. Handwashing, sufficient sleep and a healthy diet are crucial for preventing illness. Parents should consult a ...

“When kids return to school, they are suddenly in close contact with many students who are outside of their summer social circle and could be exposed to new germs, which can lead to an increase in ...

These are exactly the moments when parents can’t wash hands—and reach for sanitizer instead. But here’s the problem: Hand sanitizer doesn’t remove germs. It just smears them around. It doesn’t lift ...

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - School nurses take care of sick and injured students but also play a role in teaching, and one Charleston County nurse wants to continue teaching a valuable lesson to her ...