A waterproof bandage could block those bugs, but despite product claims such as "shields out water, dirt and germs," it's ...

The average bandage provides some protection, but it is still easy for dirt and water to reach a wound. Even if a waterproof bandage is used on a wound it’s hard to tell if it is actually sealed.

When it comes to keeping out water and germs, no waterproof bandage performs perfectly, a new test by Consumer Reports finds. Out of eight brands of bandages labeled waterproof and one labeled ...

National First Responders Day, observed on October 28th, is a day to honor and appreciate the unwavering dedication and bravery of those who are the first to arrive at the scene of emergencies.

Band-Aid has helped launch its latest product, Waterproof Clear Adhesive Bandages, through a marketing blitz at Summerfest, a three-weekend, nine-day event held in downtown Milwaukee that’s billed as ...

Michael Kanellos is editor at large at CNET News.com, where he covers hardware, research and development, start-ups and the tech industry overseas. Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of ...

From peeling … to boiling … to slicing and dicing … in this busy kitchen there are lots of ways to hurt a finger. And cooks know that kitchen germs can cause ...

DrySee®, a medical technology company dedicated to improving wound care, introduces its patented waterproof bandage with liquid intrusion alert. The average bandage provides some protection, but it is ...