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• Hand Sanitizer Use Does Not Mean Hands Are Free Of Infectious Germs: Study

  September 23, 2019

  Russell Maas

  The findings of a new study show that it takes hand sanitizer several minutes to kill viruses which could cause the flu and other illnesses.

• FDA Bans Two Dozen Active Ingredients From Hand Sanitizers, Defers Decision On Alcohol

  April 12, 2019

  Russell Maas

  The FDA has banned about two dozen ingredients from use in hand santizer, but is deferring judgment on several key ingredients linked to alcohol poisoning cases among children.

• U.S. Poison Centers Have Received Over 12,000 Hand Sanitizer Calls This Year

  September 25, 2018

  Martha Garcia

  Child hand sanitizer poisoning incidents has led to more than 12,000 calls to poison centers so far this year.

• No Level Of Alcohol Consumption Makes You Healthier: Study

  August 28, 2018

  Martha Garcia

  The findings of a new study suggest that no level of alcohol consumption is safe and that there are no significant health benefits from drinking.

• Alcohol Study Cancelled Due To Concerns Over Science, Industry Manipulation

  June 20, 2018

  Irvin Jackson

  The NIH has cancelled an alcohol study after it was discovered that some staff members secretly took gifts and received funding from alcohol beverage companies.

• Drinking Alcohol May Carry Higher Health Risks Than Previously Believed: Study

  April 20, 2018

  Martha Garcia

  Frequent or binge drinking can take years off of your life expectancy, according to the findings of a new study.

• Hand Sanitizer Poisoning Concerns Result in 3,463 Reports Involving Childhood Exposure

  March 9, 2018

  Russell Maas

  In just the first two months of 2018, poison centers nationwide report receiving more than 3,400 incidents of adverse child hand sanitizer exposure.

• Hand Sanitizer Poisoning Concerns Result in More Than 9,300 Reports of Child Exposure In First Half Of 2017

  July 20, 2017

  Martha Garcia

  Poisoning centers nationwide have received more than 9,000 reports of children consuming hand sanitizer. which places them at risk of alcohol poisoning.

• Mixing Energy Drinks And Alcohol Increases Risk of Injury: Study

  March 24, 2017

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study finds that mixing alcohol and energy drinks appears to increase the risk of injury, suicide and risk-taking behavior.

• Alcohol Hand Sanitizer Poisoning Risk For Children Highlighted by CDC

  March 3, 2017

  Russell Maas

  Tens of thousands of children have been poisoned in recent years due to intentionally or accidentally drinking hand sanitizer, which some may be doing because of the amount of alcohol used in many brands, the CDC warns.