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03/06/2020 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

UK government launches campaign to stop coronavirus spread, urges everyone to wash their hands

The U.K. government is urging people to wash their hands as often as necessary and to avoid touching their faces with unclean hands. The advice comes as part of the second phase of a massive public awareness campaign, which aims to minimize the spread of the coronavirus. Health officials say that the virus may be picked […]

02/19/2020 / By Darnel Fernandez

Patients’ health put at risk as doctors fail to practice good hand hygiene

In light of the recent coronavirus outbreak, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) urges the public to thoroughly and frequently wash their hands with soap and water, highlighting the fact that proper hand hygiene is a tried and tested practice of preventing the spread of infection. However, what you might not know is […]

10/06/2019 / By Edsel Cook

Treating wounds: How to recognize and prevent wound infection

Can you recognize a wound infection — and do you know how to prevent it? These tips can help you keep a wound from getting infected. When a disease-causing microbe grows within the injured skin, it may lead to an infection. The person may notice red streaks and increased heat on the skin around the wound. […]

03/19/2019 / By Amy Goodrich

Ditch the dishwasher and enjoy these 9 great benefits

Busy has become the default state of our lives. We go to work, pick up the kids, run some errands, cook dinner, drive the kids around, and if we get lucky, we are granted some time to relax and do the things we love. While some of us find peace in cooking, for others it’s […]

02/06/2019 / By Zoey Sky

Proven scientific ways to prevent the common cold

Since the common cold and the flu both have similar symptoms, it’s important to know which is which so you can use the most effective remedies when you’re feeling under the weather. Listed below are several science-backed natural remedies that can protect you from the common cold. Follow a rainbow-colored diet A diet full of different […]

08/08/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

More hand washing in nursing homes can extend life spans, reduce prescription drug use

Thorough hand washing practices in all healthcare facilities, such as nursing homes, can prolong life and reduce prescription drug use, a study published in the American Journal of Infection Control found. Researchers of the study looked at the effect of implementing a multi-component hand hygiene program among nursing homes, as these places are common for […]

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