According to the CDC, washing your hands thoroughly can prevent illness. If not performed properly, however, the illness-causing bacteria remains. Produced by Emma Fierberg. Camera by Jacqui Frank.

The CDC recommends that you wash for 20 seconds ... it to brave that stadium restroom at halftime. Just, you know, wash your hands afterward. Please? More from Science A triangle pointing right ...

National Handwashing Awareness Week December 1-7 reminds us of what most moms told us for years: “Wash your hands or you’re ...

Lather the backs of your hands with soap; get between your fingers and under your nails too! Scrub your hands for at least 20 seconds. Need a timer? CDC recommends you hum the "Happy Birthday" song ...