See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. The pandemic has brought about a new emphasis on the importance of ...

One major point the COVID-19 pandemic helped drive home is how important it is to wash your hands. Washing your hands is essential to good hygiene and stopping germs from spreading. Washing your hands ...

Oct. 15 is Global Handwashing Day, which is held every year to raise awareness about the importances of hand washing. “It’s so important to regularly wash your hands because handwashing reduces the ...

Why start early: Children’s immune systems are still developing, making them more vulnerable to illness. Early hygiene habits can prevent disease and support healthy growth. Core daily practices: ...

As flu season surges on, there's an easy way to reduce your risk of getting sick: Wash your hands properly. It may seem like common sense, but handwashing is one of the most important of ways of ...

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 ...