Sept. 25 -- WEDNESDAY, Sept. 24 (HealthDay News) -- Fewer Americans are regularly washing their hands, even though it's one of the best ways to prevent colds and flu, says the fourth annual Soap and ...

That rising concern is translating into more diligent hand hygiene. The survey found that 81% of Americans say they wash their hands more frequently or more thoroughly during flu outbreaks and ...

As the winter chill settles across South Africa, so too does the annual rise in sniffles, sneezes, and serious illnesses like influenza and respiratory infections. But this year, the flu season ...

The key to avoiding another cold is literally in your hands. “If you wash or clean your hands before contact with other people, that can control the viruses that spread common colds,” said Kathy Noe, ...

Hospitals and clinics are seeing a higher number of flu cases this year, especially after holiday gatherings. Christie Erickson, a nurse practitioner at Essentia Health, explained that flu season ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. More Americans are being infected with seasonal influenza and seeking care, according to Centers for Disease Control and ...

Most people are either indifferent to swine flu or fearful, but the makers of Purell hand sanitizer and Clorox are happy. It's been a boon to the business of sanitizing everything in sight as a way to ...

The vaccine for the H1N1 flu virus won't be available until this fall, but people can already take simple steps to avoid the bug. The key is to cut the risk of infection. Hands act as magnets for ...

MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis., Feb. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Despite an increasing number of Americans making a point to wash their hands more during cold and flu season, a growing number of people – almost 8 ...