A: “Hand hygiene” refers to a general term that applies to handwashing, antiseptic handwash, and alcohol-based hand rub (ABHR), according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website and ...

When infected, patients are warned not to prepare, handle food, or care for others for at least 48 hours. Hand sanitizer and ...

Washing hands properly for 20 seconds reduces the spread of flu and other viruses. Damp hands can transfer 1,000 times more ...

Berries linked to norovirus and hepatitis A led the FDA to adjust food safety protocols. Here, experts explain how to safely ...

Berries are a quick and easy way to get more antioxidants and fiber into your day. But these little fruits can harbor viruses like norovirus and hepatitis A, which can make you seriously sick. Now, ...

Cold germs from someone’s nose or cough can live on surfaces for hours to days, depending on many factors. Learn which surfaces to avoid or clean.