WHAT: At least 26 million people have become sick this flu season, according to estimates by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Among the best ways to prevent the spread of the flu, ...

On 5 May 2025, World Hand Hygiene Day reminds us of a critical truth in healthcare: gloves are never a substitute for clean hands. This year, the WHO campaign – SAVE LIVES: Clean Your Hands – turns ...

It’s common knowledge that frequent and thorough hand-washing is one of the best ways to slow the spread of germs and viruses. And yet, the general public’s hygienic habits aren’t quite up to par.

While washing one’s hands has always been important for personal and public health, the coronavirus pandemic demonstrates that doing so can actually save lives. It will help enormously in preventing ...

Biofilms, a slimy substance found on drains and around the faucet of handbasins, contain a community of microbes including disease-causing pathogens that can pose a threat to human health. Handbasins ...

Researchers at University of Toronto Engineering have observed that handwashing synthetic fabrics in water with higher total dissolved solids (TDS) leads to more microplastic fibers (MPF) being ...

The best part? It's the easiest method, too! Doing dishes can be a real drag of a chore. And no matter how you do it, it uses a lot of energy, whether you're relying on the electrical power of a ...

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