Alarmism is a potent marketing ploy, as illustrated by sales of unproven antibacterial products of the last 20 or so years. Last week a study conducted by a Korean team of researchers added to a now ...

Health bodies around the world recognize handwashing as one of the most important health care steps to prevent the spread of disease. The CDC estimates that 30% of diarrhea-related illnesses and up to ...

Antibacterial soap containing triclosan, the most commonly used active antiseptic ingredient in soap, may be no more effective than plain soap at killing bacteria, according to a paper published in ...

When you are purchasing soaps for your home, several factors come into play. You may opt to consider cost, color, brand, and other properties. Among these properties, should you consider whether you ...

When it comes to ridding your hands of bacteria, plain old soap is just as good as many "antibacterial" soaps, new research contends. Lab tests conducted by a team of Korean researchers revealed that ...

Triclosan made liver tumors grow bigger, researchers found. — -- A chemical in antibacterial soap promoted liver tumor growth in mice, researchers found. Researchers at the University of ...

If you’re bothering to wash your hands regularly—and you should—you’re probably using antibacterials, many of which contain triclosan, an effective bacteria-, virus- and fungus-fighting agent. But ...

Turns out when it comes to fighting the novel coronavirus—and in general—there's a clear winner. The worldwide spread of COVID-19 understandably has scores of people reconsidering their everyday ...

According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, there isn’t evidence to show that over-the-counter (OTC) antibacterial soaps are better at preventing illness than washing with plain soap and water ...

NORCROSS, Ga., June 26, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The handshake dates back to ancient Greece as a symbol of peace and to prove weapons were not being carried. Today, it's a cultural pleasantry between two ...

SA Forum is an invited essay from experts on topical issues in science and technology. In 1978 the Bee Gees ruled the airwaves, Grease topped the box office and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ...

Antibacterial soaps will soon disappear from store shelves under orders from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, which said Friday that they provide no benefits over regular soap. Products with 19 ...