Louisville Metro Health and Wellness report public health researchers have detected an increase in norovirus levels in ...

Outbreaks of norovirus, an extremely contagious stomach bug, can spread quickly. “‘Tis the season for germs,” said Dr.

The EU is reviewing ethanol in hand sanitizers due to potential cancer risks. However, experts say alcohol-based sanitizers remain safe when used correctly. Hand sanitizers were hardly a must-have in ...

It is winter, and a new strain of norovirus called GII.17[P17] is spreading across the U.S. including the northeast. MedStar Health Urgent Care in our region is experiencing an uptick in norovirus ...

University of Georgia researchers have developed anew type of hand sanitizer that eliminates more than 97% of bacteria and fungi, including antibiotic-resistant strains. The new gel provides an ...

It’s now been a few years since the world came to a jolting stop due to COVID-19, and while much of life has returned to normal, some things have permanently changed. One of the most notable shifts is ...

Proper handwashing could save a million lives a year, according to an expert — and yet many people are doing it improperly, often due to misconceptions surrounding the practice. Doctors recommend ...

Hand sanitizers are rarely glamorous, unless you have one from Touchland. The brand’s chic packaging, hydrating formula and delicious scents have completely turned traditional hand sanitizers on their ...

Q: When is it OK to wash hands with soap and water and when is it OK to use alcohol-based hand sanitizer? A: “Hand hygiene” refers to a general term that applies to handwashing, antiseptic handwash, ...

Step aside, Stanley tumblers — hand sanitizer is the hottest new teen status symbol. Regardless of the generation, popularity always seems to be a big stressor to middle schoolers, with status markers ...

Hand sanitizer is a vital tool for killing germs, especially in situations where soap and water aren’t available. In a pinch, a squirt or two can be the difference between staying healthy and getting ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — As the North Carolina Dept. of Health and Human Services joins other health agencies across the country in warning of a severe sick season this year, one of the most-used tools to ...