And you thought you mastered hand-washing as a kid. More than 50 percent of illness can be prevented with proper hand washing, according to the CDC. STOCK4B/Getty Images — -- intro: Everyone ...

We’re taught to wash our hands at a young age. It’s so important because not washing our hands is a way to pass germs to others or contract something we don’t necessarily want. This is why we teach ...

(WYTV)- We can’t stress it enough this cold and flu season: keep your hands clean. The Centers for Disease Control tells us that simply washing your hands can help cut respiratory illnesses by ...

The norovirus isn’t killed by hand sanitizer — so make sure you wash your hands with soap and water for 20 seconds. (Getty Creative) Hello, Yahoo Life readers! My name is Kaitlin Reilly and I am here ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Today is Global Handwashing Day, which is held every year to help raise awareness about the importance of washing our hands. According to the CDC, regularly washing your hands can ...

Some Americans are still not doing their due diligence when it comes to washing their hands. That’s according to a new survey that found nearly half of its respondents forget or choose not to wash ...