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 ...

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

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 ...

PHILADELPHIA (CBS)-- It's Global Hand-washing Day and keeping your hands clean may be a big key to staying healthy. Health officials are especially concerned about the upcoming cold and flu season.

Research has shown that many harmful diseases spread due to a lack of proper hand hygiene. Thereby, washing hands could effectively prevent the spread of infections. One can spread germs, i.e., ...