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 ...

When he learned that high-grade ethanol, a type of alcohol that’s a natural byproduct of the rum distillation process, is also the active ingredient in FDA-approved hand sanitizers, Jason Brand, owner ...

Washing hands with soap and water is the most effective way to stop the spread of germs. But when soap and water isn't available, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends using ...

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 ...

The FDA published a list of all the hand sanitizer brands that may contain bad ingredients. Ingredients like methanol can cause harm and many new brands include it without customer knowledge. Always ...

The COVID-19 pandemic reshaped public health practices, bringing hand sanitizer into the spotlight as an essential tool for germ protection. While its use skyrocketed, with children applying it up to ...

Hand sanitizer is flying off store shelves in the U.S. as individuals and businesses stock up on supplies to protect them against coronavirus infection. Public health experts advise that cleaning your ...

Major health agencies and experts agree that making your own hand sanitizer at home isn't smart. There are better ways to protect yourself from the coronavirus. Sarah Mitroff Freelance Editor Sarah ...

Mount Vernon, Ind. — Two things important to many people right now are, a.) supporting local businesses, and b.) finding a reliable supply of hand sanitizer. You can do both by visiting the ...

On Dec. 31, 2020, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued guidance to answer questions about its April 12, 2019 final rule for consumer-based antiseptic hand sanitizer rubs (hand sanitizers).