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 ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — The federal government Friday banned more than a dozen chemicals long-used in antibacterial soaps, saying manufacturers failed to show they are safe and kill germs. “We have no ...

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 ...

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 ...

It’s hot out, you’re sweaty and you probably have some body odor. But I’m here to set the record straight: You don’t need antibacterial soap for that. Apparently it’s a necessary reminder after a post ...

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 ...

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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 ...