A systematic review published in April this year, which pooled the results of 28 studies worldwide, identified four main ...

Allison Aiello answers the question: 'Does Hand Washing Prevent Swine Flu?' May 27, 2009 — -- Question: Is hand washing really an effective method to prevent swine flu? Answer: There are data ...

It turns out that just lathering your hands with soap, rubbing them vigorously for 20 seconds and rinsing is not the most effective way to clean them. Experts now say the six-step hand-hygiene ...

A six-step hand-washing technique advocated by the World Health Organization has been found to be the most effective for reducing bacteria. Subscribe today for unlimited access to 6,000+ clinical ...

As coronavirus, now known as covid-19, continues to spread, health organisations are urging people to engage in basic protective measures to curb the spread of the deadly disease. While it may seem ...

Today is Global Handwashing Day (October 15) which is an occasion to motivate people to improve their hand washing habits. You may think this wouldn't be necessary, as surely everyone washes their ...