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Best Hand Sanitizers to Protect You From COVID-19, Cold, and Flu Germs in 2020 Combined with wearing a mask and practicing social distancing, keeping your hands clean is essential in preventing the spread of the novel coronavirus, as well as other germs that can cause the common cold and flu. Of course, washing your hands is the gold standard, but hand sanitizer is great option if don’t have access to soap and water. As we head into cold and flu season (and an eventual second wave of COVID-19), a bottle of hand sanitizer is a must-have. But choosing the right brand isn’t always simple. What to look for in an effective hand sanitizer Hand sanitizer is just alcohol suspended in a hand rub, which neutralizes germs that might be lurking on your hands, including SARS-CoV-2, the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends hand sanitizers that contain at least 60% ethanol (ethyl alcohol) or 70% isopropanol as active ingredients. Coro...

FDA says these hand sanitizers won’t protect you against COVID-19 Hand sanitizers became a hot item in stores after COVID-19 reached the leading all to buy the product as a way to help thwart contracting the novel coronavirus. In June, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) began identifying a few hand sanitizers that had toxic chemicals. What began with nine products in June has grown to more than 200 hand sanitizing products by Labor Day Weekend. It started with products made and distributed from Mexico to products both made and distributed here in the states. The chief reason for recall is the presence of methanol (wood alcohol), or 1-propanol. The FDA has now listed more than 200 hand sanitizers on its "do-not-use" list. The FDA has stated it will continually look into products to ensure safety for those who purchase and use them. CBS News) - For months, the Food and Drug Administration has been urging U.S. consumers to avoid a growing list of hand sanitizers that ma...

Covaxin India's first indigenous COVID-19 vaccine, developed by Bharat biotech successful enters human trials  BHARAT BIOTECH is pleased to announce it's three COVID-19 vaccines in collaboration with University of Wisconsin, ICMR and THOMAS JEFERSON UNIVERSITY.  Bhart biotech is a pioneering biotechnology company known for its world class R&D and manufacturing capabilities.  Press release from BHART BIOTECH  June 29 India's 1st COVID-19 vaccine COVAXIN, developed by Bharat Biotech gets DCGI (Drug Controller General of India) approv Phase I & II Human clinical trials. Bharat Biotech's COVID-19 Vaccine Clinical Trials Done On 375 Volunteers: All You Need To Know In the race to develop a cure for coronavirus, India has taken first strides as human trial of Bharat Biotech's anti-COVID-19 vaccine Covaxin began across the country. “India’s First Indigenous COVID-19 Vaccine Covaxin initiated phase-1 clinical trials across the country on 15th July 2020. This is ...

Infrared Thermometer (Temperature Gun) Temperature guns and contactless thermometers are the newest gadgets you will find anywhere you go right now. From offices, malls, restaurants and other public spaces, thermal scanners are being deployed to check for a person's vitals to keep COVID-19 risk at bay. Most of these thermometers are new age scanners, which thrive on contactless technology, making use of an infrared wave (IR). The Infrared technology processes heat by using a lens to focus light from one object onto a detector, called a thermopile. The thermopile absorbs the IR radiation and turns it into heat, which then tells you the temperature of your skin. Although there is evidence which suggests that forehead thermometers and thermal scanners may not be the most effective tools to check your temperature, there's no denying it doesn't work. In fact, it is a good measure in curbing the spread of the pandemic.  Are infrared sensors present on the scanner are bad for a pe...

 Face Mask  A face mask is device that use to wear over face, for example to prevent yourself from breathing bad air or form spreading germs, or to protect your face when you're in dangerous situation.  You may heard lot recently about using face masks to prevent against coronavirus COVID-19  Click here to know more Coronavirus (COVID-19) Government made advisory that wearing a face masks has been made compulsory while stepping outside home. And anybody found violating the orders will face action as per law.  So, are face masks are effective ?  What are the three primary types of face masks  When we hear about mask for coronavirus COVID-19 prevention, it's generally three types  Homemade  Surgical N95 Respiratory  Homemade cloth face masks To prevent the transmission of the virus from people without symptoms, the that everyone wears cloth face masks, such as .  The recommendation is for when you’re in public places where it’s diffi...

Testosterone Testosterone is main male sex hormone. In males (Human) testosterone plays a very important role or we can say key role in development of male reproductive tissues such as testes and prostate as well as helping in promoting secondary sexual  characteristics such as increased muscle and bone mass, and the growth of body hair. Testosterone is most often associated with sex derive, and plays a vital role in sperm production. The way men store fat in the body, and even red blood cell production. A men testosterone levels can also affect his mood. Click here to know more  Testosterone: Signs and Symptoms of low and high testosterone, laboratory testing of Testosterone It's well established that testosterone by itself, for men with sexual dysfunction that includes erectile dysfunction, can improve erections in majority of male who take it  -Dr Abraham Morgentaler, Testosterone Advocate Click here to know more Naturally Boost Testosterone Levels 11 Proven Ways Treat...

Testosterone Testosterone is main male sex hormone. In males (Human) testosterone plays a very important role or we can say key role in development of male reproductive tissues such as testes and prostate as well as helping in promoting secondary sexual  characteristics such as increased muscle and bone mass, and the growth of body hair. Testosterone is most often associated with sex derive, and plays a vital role in sperm production. The way men store fat in the body, and even red blood cell production. A men testosterone levels can also affect his mood. Click here to know more Testosterone: Signs and Symptoms of low and high testosterone, laboratory testing of Testosterone How to Boost Testosterone Naturally A healthy levels of testosterone can lead to higher energy levels as well as an increase in strength and virility. But what are your options if you have low testosterone?  The best way to improve testosterone levels is by adopting some lifestyle habits that can improve o...