Want to avoid cold and flu this season? Read this to make sure you're washing your hands properly.

Stocking up on Softsoap and Purell? Join the scrub. Coronavirus panic has anxious New Yorkers swarming drugstores and supermarkets for germ-killers. And with public health specialists stressing the ...

In the battle against the flu, an annual vaccine is important and so is keeping your hands clean. But before you give that hand sanitizer a pump, listen up. Consumer Reports reveals a surprising new ...

TUCSON, Ariz. - Fall may be in the air, but winter is on its way, bringing flu season with it. The health team at Consumer Reports says one key to staying on your feet is by paying attention to your ...

Young children inevitably have a lot of runny noses and sore throats, but how they clean their hands could cut back on how often they miss day care, according to a study published Monday in the ...

Hand sanitizer might not be as effective as people think—especially against the flu. In a new study published by mSphere, researchers found that hand-washing under running water removed the flu virus ...

Hand sanitizer can be especially convenient for killing germs when you’re on the go or traveling. But while many hand sanitizers claim to kill 99.9% of germs, they’re not effective against everything ...

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A new study has found that hand sanitizer may not be as effective as previously thought at preventing the spread of influenza A, the common flu virus. The evidence emerged this month following a study ...