Plenty of different types of viruses and bacteria are resistant to alcohol-based sanitizers. And they can make you very sick.

Are you really cleaning your hands the right way? On World Hand Hygiene Day, experts warn that even after washing, germs can ...

Researchers found use of an alcohol-based hand antiseptic containing chlorhexidine gluconate best reduced bacterial counts on healthcare employees’ hands, according to a study published in the ...

Hand sanitizers are generally a great way to keep germs at bay, but they are becoming less effective, according to a new report. While the disinfectants have helped battle staph infections and some ...

"Comparison of different hand-drying methods: the potential for airborne microbe dispersal and contamination"- The Journal of Hospital Infection "The Hygienic Efficacy of Different Hand-Drying Methods ...

Several hand soaps, cleansers and antiseptics have been voluntarily recalled over a bacteria contamination that could lead to "life-threatening sepsis." DermaRite Industries recalled its DermaKleen ...

Are hand dryers in public restrooms blowing bacteria back on your freshly washed hands as you're drying them? PIX11 collected samples from a variety of restrooms in the city and, working with a ...