Overusing hand sanitiser might keep germs at bay but is it quietly damaging your skin’s natural microbiome in the process ...

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 ...

According to the Centers for Disease Control and prevention, washing your hands can help you avoid infection from a wide variety of germs, including those that cause flu, norovirus, E.coli, colds ...

Hand washing isn't exactly an arduous chore, especially since it's done in the name of squashing germs, says Carl Borchgrevink, an associate professor at Michigan State University's School of ...

These germs can also lead to colds, lung infections, diarrhea, hepatitis, meningitis and more. But only 20 seconds of good hand washing — done frequently, especially during cold and flu season ...

“They have really turned their hand-washing around [since the experiment]. They realized that sanitizer doesn’t cut it, and they’ve got to do soap and water.” ...

Preparing food and washing clothes at 140 degrees Fahrenheit or above can kill most germs. Here's what you need to know.