Washing your hands is a given if you want to avoid infection—but it's especially important after touching these top 10 ...

Public Health Wales is urging people to wash their hands properly, with advice on how to prevent the spread of winter viruses.

Norovirus is a highly contagious virus that causes gastroenteritis, which is inflammation of the stomach and intestines. It is sometimes called the "stomach flu," but it is not related to influenza.

Regular handwashing can prevent one in five respiratory illnesses such as colds and flu. Director of health protection at Public Health Wales, Giri Shankar, said: "Handwashing is a simple yet powerful ...

According to the CDC, frequent handwashing with soap and water for at least 20 seconds is essential in preventing infections.

Researchers swabbed the inside and outside of 50 accessories. Some had four times the germs found on a toilet seat. The ...