Every cold and flu season, doctors never fail to remind us that one of the best defenses against the common cold, flu, and other icky illnesses is as simple as it gets: washing your hands. But believe ...

Germs spread from surfaces to people when we touch a surface and then touch our face with unwashed hands. Proper handwashing is the best way to protect yourself and others from being exposed to ...

Handwashing is often your first line of defense against infection. In order for handwashing to be most effective, you need to wash your hands for at least 20 seconds or longer. Handwashing has always ...

To ward off everything from simple respiratory illnesses to the coronavirus, this hygiene basic is the key to keeping you healthy. Believe it or not, only 5 percent of people wash their hands in a way ...

Washing your hands is likely a perfunctory and frequent a part of your daily routine. Yet, it never ceases to amaze Dr. Robert Segal, MD, founder of Medical Offices of Manhattan, how many full-grown ...