Scientific studies suggest that good hand hygiene helps stop the spread of Coronavirus, and the Centers for Disease Control says that washing with soap and water is the best way to get rid of germs.

While there’s no true substitute for washing your hands with soap and water, hand sanitizer is a great alternative when you need to disinfect your hands. Not only is it effective, but it’s also ...

NEW YORK, Jan 4 (Reuters Life!) - Washing hands with plain soap and water is as effective as using the expanding range of sanitizers or antibacterial soaps if done correctly and often, according to a ...

DEAR DOCTORS: I know that plain old soap and water are best for washing your hands, but sometimes it’s either do nothing, or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. So, I’m wondering, though they promise ...

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 ...

Norovirus is something you don’t want to catch—but according to the CDC, it’s doubled this winter season when compared to last season. Symptoms include stomach cramps, vomiting, nausea, and diarrhea.

As the norovirus cases continue to spread in the U.S., you can't rely on hand sanitizer alone to protect you, experts warn. Norovirus causes gastrointestinal symptoms like nausea, vomiting, diarrhea ...

A parent of a Jackson Public Schools student called 16 WAPT News to complain that her child's school doesn't have soap in the bathrooms for the kids to wash their hands.The parent said her child has ...

The Covid-19 pandemic triggered a number of public safety measures, including social distancing, face coverings and increased sanitation. Hand sanitizer became an important component in this response ...