Like "Turn out the lights" and "Don't slam the door," being told to "Wash your hands" is one of those universal instructions children hear every day. But it's more than that. Hand washing has been shown to be one of the most effective ...
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Two Utah cousins, disgusted with news reports that 1-in-6 cellphones contain fecal material, developed a charger that simultaneously sanitizes a cellphone. Dan Barnes told the International CES 2014 in Las Vegas, billed as more than an ...
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When consumers head out for their everyday shopping needs, are they navigating the store on auto-pilot or are they open to new products and experiences? According to market research organisation Nielsen, the answer is anything but ...
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A new study finds nearly one in four healthcare workers' hands were contaminated with Clostridium difficile spores after routine care of patients infected with the bacteria. The study was published in the January issue of Infection Control ...
Food and Drug Administration said Monday that it wants makers of antibacterial hand soaps and body washes to prove their products are safe for long-term daily use and more effective than regular soaps in preventing illness and the spread of ...
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People with cancer face a higher risk for serious flu-related complications, so getting vaccinated should be at the top of their to-do list this winter, an expert says. "The flu shot is recommended annually for cancer patients, as it is ...
If you see or smell mold in your home, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends these cleaning methods: Use a diluted bleach solution (no more than 1 cup bleach per gallon of water), soap and water or a commercial ...
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Dining on the go during the holiday season means you should take precautions against food poisoning. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics offers this advice: Before eating or preparing food, wash hands with soap and warm water for ...
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Thanksgiving is a time to celebrate family and friends, enjoy the fall harvest, and to stuff our faces full of delicious food. ?No matter your specific traditions, I'm certain the stuffing-of-faces is common across all Thanksgiving tables. ...
The flexible packaging market is estimated to be worth $351bn by 2018, meaning that it is rapidly gaining market share from other sectors such as traditional rigid packaging. There have been many exciting new product developments which ...
The way in which consumers view and interact with packaged products is changing. With a growing focus on convenience and sustainability, traditional pack types are being replaced by innovative and flexible options designed to meet these ...
There is no evidence showing over-the-counter antibacterial soap products are any more effective at preventing illness than plain soap and water, officials say. Colleen Rogers, a lead microbiologist at the Food and Drug Administration, ...
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INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, announces five new consumer products that have been selected as finalists for the 2014 Visionary Award. This prestigious Award will be presented during the annual VISION® Consumer ...
Only 5 percent of those using a restroom wash their hands long enough to kill the germs that cause infection, a U.S. researcher says. The study, published in the Journal of Environmental Health, indicates a third of the people involved in ...
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Cleaning glass doors is very important to maintain their beauty as well as extend their life. But I think, the most annoying things that you come across while cleaning the house is to clean those stubborn water stains from the glass shower ...
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