"But research shows that they do not significantly reduce the overall amount of bacteria on the hands, and in some cases they may even increase it." Almanza says a hand sanitizer can't take the place ...

So, while you can use hand sanitizer in addition to washing your hands, the CDC says, hand sanitizer is not an effective replacement for hand-washing — especially when it comes to preventing ...

It’s important to use products that contain 60% alcohol, Dr. Russo says. To use hand sanitizer properly, the CDC recommends applying it to the palm of one hand and rubbing the liquid over the ...

That jibes with CDC advice, which states, "Washing hands with soap and water is the best way to reduce the number of microbes on them in most situations. If soap and water are not available, use an ...

I recently decided to create a wellness section that will include DIY recipes for things like homemade hand sanitizer and other ... I’ve also included a great recipe for a milk bath that is ...

It’s important to use products that contain 60% alcohol, Dr. Russo says. To use hand sanitizer properly, the CDC recommends applying it to the palm of one hand and rubbing the liquid over the ...

Norovirus is something you don’t want to catch—but according to the CDC, it’s doubled this ... are on the rise Health experts with say hand sanitizer does not kill the virus but washing ...