Infectious diseases are increasingly threatening public health worldwide, with various viral, bacterial, and fungal infections resulting in millions of fatalities annually. The past decade has ...

Washing your hands is a given if you want to avoid germs—but it's especially important after touching these microbe magnets.

Adults in the U.S. still have a lot to learn when it comes to hand hygiene, according to a new national survey. While 62% said they know washing their hands with soap and water for 20 seconds is the ...

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has emphasised the vital role of hand hygiene in protecting public health, urging health workers across all levels to lead by example ...

Best way to avoid disease? America's microbiologists say it's a no-brainer: Just wash your hands. ‘‘Taking 15 seconds with regular soap and water can do a lot to stop disease,'' says Judy Daly, ...