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It is somewhat astonishing — inconceivable, even — that in the year 2025, with humanity having made astounding strides in so many areas that testify to our intelligence and resourcefulness and ...

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 ...

Roaches near a deli slicer, clean pots on the floor, tainted salad ingredients and many, many examples of employees not washing their hands were among the issues that forced state inspectors to ...

Just a few years ago, during the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic, regular handwashing got a significant boost as folks made their best efforts to minimize the spread of germs and illness. Today, most ...

Wash your hands. We have all been told this countless times. I have consistently written wash your hands in any article about infectious diseases and with good reason. It is estimated that if everyone ...

WASHINGTON -- Americans are putting themselves at risk of contracting a foodborne illness by not washing their hands properly when handling food, according to new research. Participants in a recent ...

CINCINNATI (WKRC) - A new survey found that a near majority of Americans do not wash their hands as often as they should, and don't clean properly when they do. According to the survey, conducted by ...

Washing your hands is essential to good hygiene, stopping germs in their tracks. Washing your hands limits the transfer of bacteria, viruses, and other germs, according to the Mayo Clinic. The Centers ...