Hand-washing works One major point the COVID-19 pandemic helped drive home is how important it is to wash your hands. Washing ...

“Antimicrobial towels can be a great alternative to mitigate bacteria transfer on the skin. They are designed to slow down ...

Alcohols have a long history as an effective disinfectant against some viruses and bacteria, as long as the solution has enough alcohol in it. Hand sanitizer is a practical backup if you don't ...

Following is a transcript of the video. Narrator: Germs are like cars. They are always on the move. And our hands? They're like one big freeway, moving germs toll-free from location to location ...

A scientist has shared a disturbing experiment to reveal the amount of bacteria that can be found on your hands after using a ...

Or someone infected by germ particles from a sneeze, a cough, or a touch -- gets the infectious bug onto their hands. "Whether germs are viral, bacterial, or fungal, some can remain active on most ...

Even if you wash your hands, you may not do it properly, says Tierno, author of The Secret Life of Germs. "Some individuals move their hands quickly under a flow of water for only a second or so ...

Hand sanitiser is a gel or foam that kills germs and infectious bacteria. It is used as an alternative to hand-washing, and comes in two main varieties, those that are alcohol-based and those ...

Some germs could be introduced by you when cooking. Do you wash your hands when you get home and before you prepare food? When was the last time you cleaned your phone – especially important if ...