Hand hygiene

Hand sanitizer vs. soap and water: Which one should you use?

Washing your hands with soap and water or rubbing an alcohol-based hand sanitizer is the most important measure to avoid the transmission of COVID-19. Which one is a better choice?
Health Ministry’s warning against overuse of hand sanitizers is valid: Here is why

Recently, the Union Health Ministry has advised against the excessive usage of hand sanitizers. They not only kill the good bacteria, but can also lead to hand dermatitis. Read on to know more.
Should you sanitize or disinfect? Here’s what you should know about using them

Sanitizers and disinfectants are often mistaken to be the same thing. However, they are different products used for different purposes. Read on to know when and how to use them.
CDC says most people aren't using sanitizers properly: Know the right way to clean your hands

Do you mostly rely on a hand sanitizer to keep yourself safe from the novel coronavirus? Make sure you're using it correctly or else it won't be of much help.
Global Hand Hygiene Day: Your soap can be an ally in the fight against infectious diseases

On this Global Hand Hygiene Day, you need to make a pledge to always keep your hands clean and your humble bar of soap can be your ally here.
Hand hygiene: Follow these steps to clean your hands properly
World Hand Hygiene Day 2019: The pros and cons of using hand sanitizers

Hand sanitizers are the most popular alternatives to hand washes. As we celebrate World Hand Hygiene Day today, here is all you need to know about the merits and demerits of using of these alcohol-based alternatives.
World Hand Hygiene Day 2019: Prevent 6 infections simply by washing your hands

On the occasion of World Hand Hygiene Day, we tell you how hand washing protects you against several infections and ideal ways to maintain hand hygiene.
All you need to know about Hepatitis A

You may suffer from this highly contagious form of hepatitis through contaminated food or water. And this is how you can prevent it.
Know how to take care of your fingernails

Fingernails are one of the most neglected parts of our body. So, here's how to keep them in top shape.
Global Handwashing Day, October 15: Common hand washing mistakes you are probably making

This Global Handwashing Day which is on October 15, make sure whenever you wash your hands all the areas should be washed properly. The key to eliminating grease, dirt and microbes from the skin is to rub both the hands.
Global Handwashing Day, October 15: The importance of washing your hands thoroughly

You will be shocked to hear that a number of infectious diseases can be spread from person-to-person by contaminated hands. Yes, you have heard it right! You may suffer from gastrointestinal infections, such as Salmonella, and respiratory infections, such as influenza and so on, if you fail to wash your hands properly. Hence, we brief you about the importance of handwashing.
Follow these home remedies to lighten dark knuckles

Are you embarrassed due to your dark knuckles? Is it lowering your self-confidence? Do you tend to hide your hands or feet so that people don't notice it? Don't do it anymore, we tell you how to get rid of your dark knuckles naturally.
Importance of a good hand hygiene

Know why maintaining a good hand hygiene is important
May 5 is World Hand Hygiene Day

About The health Site

TheHealthSite.com is India's largest health site with more than 40 lakh unique visitors per month. We focus on fitness, beauty, health, pregnancy and more.

Most popular health and wellness website in India in 2012 at the Website of the year awards.

health@corp.india.com

+91 – 22 – 6697 1234

91 – 22 – 2490 0302.

ZEE ENTERTAINMENT ENTERPRISES LTD, 18th floor, A-Wing, Marathon Futurex, N. M. Joshi Marg, Lower Parel, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400013.

We respect your privacy

About The health Site

Useful Links