Hand sanitizers made with at least 60% alcohol help kill gems, according to the CDC. These are the top options from Purell, ...

Who out there is washing their hands like it’s their part time job? Excessive washing can lead to dry, cracked and irritated skin– something many of us may already know, but did you know that dry, ...

WASHINGTON -- Americans are putting themselves at risk of contracting a foodborne illness by not washing their hands properly when handling food, according to new research. Participants in a recent ...

Science suggests that high-tech hand dryers may actually be "microbial catapults" that blast bacteria back onto your skin.

Germaphobes rejoice! Public restrooms may soon become a much more sanitary place than they have been in the past thanks to the effects of COVID-19. As the novel coronavirus spread rapidly around the ...

Oct. 15 is Global Handwashing Day, which is held every year to raise awareness about the importances of hand washing. “It’s so important to regularly wash your hands because handwashing reduces the ...

Hand sanitizer doesn’t work against all pathogens. The product isn’t as effective as proper hand washing. There are other ways to lower the risk of getting sick this season. Hand sanitizer has been ...

A company called Method is recalling a "small number" of hand soap bottles sold in the United States and Canada because they might contain bacteria. The bacteria isn't dangerous to most healthy people ...

Cold and flu season has arrived in full force. One of the best ways to prevent the spread of germs this time of year is to wash your hands regularly and thoroughly. Do you know proper hand washing ...

MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The rapid spread of COVID-19 has made an unprecedented and indelible mark on how our society responds to potential germ exposure, raising new questions around ...