Experts remind South Africans that proper handwashing is only half the job. Drying your hands correctly is just as important in preventing the spread of disease.

A health alert has been issued after Vibrio vulnificus, a flesh-eating bacterium, was detected in coastal waters.

For the second time in a week a new case of Vibrio vulnificus, a horrifying infection also called "flesh-eating" bacteria, ...

A public health expert explains the possible effects of sharing a bar of soap, including the germ factor, and breaks down how you can share soap safely.

It is Global Handwashing Awareness Day, a reminder that while many think they know how to wash their hands, there is some ...

In honor of Global Handwashing Day, the Chesapeake Health Department of Health is sharing the dirty truth about handwashing ...

A quick wipe with a disinfectant can keep them clean and help prevent the spread of germs. You might not notice the grime ...

Today is Global Handwashing Day, which is held every year to help raise awareness about the importance of washing our hands.

Dr. Allan Capin, an urgent care physician at Cleveland Clinic, said most people touch their faces dozens of times a day. And ...

Wipe them down with a mild solution of warm water and gentle dish soap, or a vinegar-water solution for tiled or semi-gloss ...

For some men and women, not using soap is, in fact, a thing. Yes, there are people among us who don’t lather up, including ...

As temperatures and daylight declines and people spend more time in enclosed spaces, the chance to spread illness grows — it’s the start of the cold and flu season for a reason. So the Michigan ...