NEW YORK — Go ahead and rinse your cranberries, potatoes and green beans. But food experts say don’t — repeat don’t — wash the turkey before popping it in the oven on Thanksgiving Day. They say that ...

Washing healthcare uniforms at home might seem safe. But new research shows this common practice could actually be helping dangerous bacteria spread. These bacteria are not only hard to kill but also ...

A new study suggests that healthcare workers who wash their uniforms at home may unknowingly spread antibiotic-resistant bacteria, increasing the risk of infections in hospitals. Led by Professor ...

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 ...

Health care workers often wash their scrubs at home, but doing so may be contributing to the spread of antibiotic-resistant infections in hospitals, new research suggests. Home washing machines ...

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 ...

NEW YORK (AP) — Go ahead and rinse your cranberries, potatoes and green beans. But food say experts say don’t — repeat don’t — wash the turkey before popping it in the oven on Thanksgiving Day. They ...