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We’ve all been taught from a very young age that washing our hands is important. Apparently, this lesson didn’t quite stick for everyone. The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) ...

And you thought you mastered hand-washing as a kid. More than 50 percent of illness can be prevented with proper hand washing, according to the CDC. STOCK4B/Getty Images — -- intro: 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 ...

Did you know that nearly 80% of infectious diseases are spread by contacting things around you? We touch money and door ...

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 ...

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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA-- In a survey conducted by the National Foundation for Infectious diseases (NFID) 48% of survey respondents admitted to forgetting or choosing not to wash their hands. "It's ...

Today is Global Handwashing Day, which is held every year to help raise awareness about the importance of washing our hands. According to the CDC, regularly washing your hands can help reduce the ...

The Clever Handwashing Trick That Cuts Germs Way More Than You Think originally appeared on Parade. Time to rip off a pretty gross band-aid: There are far too few of us who wash our hands as often (or ...