Although Israel approved Enovid as a medical device with a claim to protect from viruses, Phase II clinical trials in the United Kingdom found statistically significant evidence that the spray can ...

Using hand sanitizers might not do much to ward off a cold or flu, according to a recent study at the University of Virginia. The study consisted of various experimental and control groups, using ...

An antiviral is a substance that fights against viruses and inhibits their growth. A doctor may prescribe antiviral medications to help treat a viral infection, and people can use antiviral products ...

Alcohol-based hand sanitizers should contain at least 60% ethyl alcohol or isopropyl alcohol. These alcohols work to kill bacteria and viruses. This information comes from the Centers for Disease ...

LOS ANGELES -- If the presence of all those alcohol-based hand sanitizers makes you feel safe from disease, read no further. The sanitizers -- Purell, Germ-X and the like -- started popping up ...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Providing preventive Tamiflu and educating and emphasizing the need for repeated hand sanitizer use and disinfectant spray helped stop the spread of H1N1 influenza at a boys' summer ...