Cornwall, England, UK, Hand sanitizing point for the general public to use free of charge during Covid-19 in a Cornwall park area. (Photo by: Peter Titmuss/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty Images) ...

How important is proper hand washing? Handwashing is critical to staying safe and healthy all year round, but a recent survey shows many Americans still are not washing properly. Handwashing is ...

Results from a study published in the American Journal of Infection Control suggests alcohol-based hand rubs are well-tolerated by healthcare personnel. Although alcohol-based hand rubs have already ...

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced recalls of several hand sanitizers due to the potential presence of methanol. Methanol is a toxic alcohol that can have adverse effects, such as ...

The overall effectiveness of alcohol-based hand rubs may be more influenced by the products’ formulations than their alcohol content, according to a study in the American Journal of Infection Control.

In 2009, the World Health Organization (WHO) established May 5 as World Hand Hygiene Day — a day to remind people across the globe of the importance of handwashing in healthcare settings and to bring ...