How to wash your hands to avoid illness

Good handwashing is key to preventing infections in healthcare settings. This goes for providers and patients alike. It is also one of the best strategies for preventing diarrheal diseases, acute respiratory infections, intestinal parasites and skin and eye infections. Handwashing is most critical after using the washroom or wiping a child’s bottom and before preparing […]
Lymph nodes let us know when we have an infection

Humans have approximately 500 to 600 lymph nodes distributed throughout the body.