As you continue touching contaminated surfaces and shaking hands, more germs come into the mix. You are 20% more likely to catch respiratory viruses, like influenzas, the common cold, and ...

Research shows we carry 3,200 bacteria from 150 different species on our hands and, on average, we will shake hands 15,000 times in our lifetime. What’s more, a handshake transfers twice the ...

Shaking hands might be one of the hardest customs to ... signal that the other person is trusted enough to risk sharing germs with - hence the history of the practices going in and out of style ...

Dr. Robert Jacobson, medical director of Mayo Clinic's Primary Care Immunization Program, says there are tools to help reduce ...

Each handshake transfers countless bacteria and viruses between participants ... continue adapting to modern needs. Choosing not to shake hands reflects awareness of health concerns, cultural ...

Dr. Andrew Clark, owner of Northtown Pharmacy, said germs are most likely spread through contact such as shaking hands and not covering your mouth when sneezing and coughing. He encourages people ...