Hand hygiene is vital to prevent the spread of infectious organisms, especially in healthcare settings. It is well-documented in the literature about the importance of thorough handwashing with soap ...

PHOENIX — Researchers at the University of Arizona recently examined multiple studies to determine if using paper towels or air dryers after washing hands keeps them cleaner. A University of Arizona ...

EAST LONGMEADOW, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--After an exhaustive two-year process, a University of Arizona Health Sciences research team have announced the publication of their work, Comparison of ...

Drying methods affect the number of bacteria remaining on hands after washing, according to research published in the Journal of Hospital Infection. Eighty volunteers had their hands artificially ...

With the number of people infected with coronavirus increasing around the world on a daily basis, the World Health Organization (WHO) has advised everyone to regularly and thoroughly clean their hands ...

Spurred on by the coronavirus pandemic, science continues uncovering a wealth of knowledge about how viruses spread, some of it quite practical. For example, while we know we should be washing our ...

A study published in the Journal of Hospital Infection found bacterial contamination was lower in washrooms where paper towels were used for hand drying than in washrooms where jet air dryers were ...

Yes, drying your hands is just as important as washing them. You know how important it is to wash your hands. When it comes to keeping a health crisis at bay, washing your hands really does go a long ...

Washing your hands frequently and thoroughly is one of the most important ways to protect yourself and others from the novel coronavirus. But drying your hands properly is just as important since wet ...