A new study looked into the ability of antimicrobial-surface wipes to remove, kill and prevent the spread of such infections as MRSA. They found that current protocols utilized by hospital staff have ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Ultimately, traditional hand washing is what most health experts recommend when it comes to protecting your health, but that's not ...

The city of Tacoma's sewage system is stopped up with flushable wipes that officials say aren't really flushable at all. While wipes labeled flushable often contain different chemicals than ...

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of maintaining good hand hygiene to prevent the spread of germs and viruses. Hand sanitizers and wipes have become essential items for many ...

Glaro Inc. has introduced a new line of antibacterial wipes with a modified formula that make them safe for hands. The durable wipes kill 99.9% of germs and can be used to remove dust and grime. The ...

(Beyond Pesticides, June 17, 2008) A recent study at Cardiff University in Wales shows that antimicrobial wipes, including those containing triclosan, may be spreading antibiotic-resistant bacteria, ...

Dear EarthTalk: A friend recently told me that when her family stopped using hand sanitizer and antibacterial wipes all the time, they stopped getting sick so much. Is there any research backing up ...

LONDON (Reuters) - Disinfectant wipes routinely used in hospitals may actually spread drug-resistant bacteria rather than kill the dangerous infections, British researchers said on Tuesday. While the ...

Fortunately, there are a couple ways to hack it. Brand-name offerings like Lysol wipes or Clorox wipes have been consistently sold out since March, but if you’re willing to try some lesser-known ...

June 4 -- TUESDAY, June 3 (HealthDay News) -- Using an antibacterial wipe more than once can spread germs, according to a new study. Some tested antimicrobial-containing wipes, which are gaining ...

A new study by a team of researchers at the Welsh School of Pharmacy, Cardiff University, Wales, UK, has found that antimicrobial-containing wipes currently used to decontaminate surfaces in hospitals ...