When a tag reads “hand-wash only,” heed the instructions. Learn when and how to hand-wash clothes in the sink and steps for drying delicate items.

Hand-washing delicate clothing can keep them looking fresh and new for a long time. But for a lot of people, the process feels like an extra chore, so they toss everything into the washing machine.

Why is hand hygiene important in the COVID-19 pandemic? Our hands can be a critical vector in the transmission of infectious organisms. Infectious viruses can persist on surface materials for several ...

You’ve probably heard washing your hands helps prevent the spread of coronavirus. But are you washing them correctly? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends washing your hands often ...

Celestine Wong is a consultant dermatologist at Monash Health. Rosemary Nixon is a honorary clinical associate professor at the University of Melbourne. This story originally featured on The ...