While washing your hands after using the restroom is always recommended hygiene, a recent study might have you thinking twice about using a hand dryer afterward. University of Connecticut researchers ...

Hand dryers are better for the environment because they don’t waste paper, which potentially contributes to deforestation of ...

When they enter a public restroom, the first thing they do is size up the drying options. If it's a paper towel dispenser, they visibly relax and go about their business. But an electric dryer puts ...

Public bathroom hand dryers, often seen as an eco-friendly and convenient alternative to paper towels, may be doing more harm than good. Biologists and health experts warn that these devices can blow ...