Bad news for germaphobes: A handshake transfers ten times more bacteria than a fist bump.
Contaminated Glove
Researchers tested this using gloves laden with E. coli bacteria—some strains of which cause foodborne infections.
Sense or Nonsense?
Far from frivolous, this finding is practical during flu season: Skip the handshake to curb germ spread.
Wash Hands
Thorough handwashing after every restroom visit limits pathogens. But can you trust your handshake partner's habits?
