Even though it isn't guaranteed to cause health problems, there are quite a few gross things that can happen when you don't wash your hands. Because, as we all know, germs are everywhere. And it ...

Don’t get caught germ-handed. A TikToker named Sophia caught flak for suggesting that she doesn’t wash her hands after going number one. She shared a video on the social media platform earlier ...

Some hand-washing mistakes might seem obviously wrong, but people do them all the time, according to Brashear. For example, you need both soap and water to effectively wash your hands. Not just water.

All that said, you should always wash your hands with soap and water after peeing, says Newman. It’s the best way to reduce the risk of getting sick or spreading germs to others.

Planes can be gross and the cleanliness of the water on board is questionable, at best. Some scientists go so far as to say they don't recommend washing your hands in an airplane bathroom.

So while your hands might feel clean when you've finishing the dishes, you should wash your hands again with soap to make sure. 3. Your office desk could have more germs than a toilet seat ...

If so, it’s probably a good idea to wash your hands. Think: straps on BART, poles on Muni, frequently handled items in the grocery store. But “if you’re touching something that’s rarely touched by ...

When you wash your hands, you are using soap and water to physically dislodge germs from your skin and then rinse them away. Do I really have to dry my hands all the way? Most people don’t dry ...

Planes can be gross and the cleanliness of the water on board is questionable, at best. Some scientists go so far as to say they don't recommend washing your hands in an airplane bathroom.

Planes can be gross and the cleanliness of the water on board is questionable, at best. Some scientists go so far as to say they don't recommend washing your hands in an airplane bathroom.