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… ...

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 ...

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WASHINGTON -- It may be virtually impossible to buy soap in the United States that is not "antibacterial," but such products are a waste of time, experts said Thursday. Not only that, but their ...

Tampa (Fla.) GeneralHospital stopped using antibacterial soap a year before the FDA issued its final ruling on the issue on Sept. 2. The FDA ruling states that companies will no longer be able to ...

Regular soap does not contain antibacterial chemicals. It works by reducing water’s surface tension, which helps lift dirt, oils and germs from the skin, allowing them to be rinsed away.

The FDA says manufacturers can no longer include triclosan in antibacterial soaps, a move that may help stop the spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Consumer Reports explains why.

Popular antibacterial soaps and washes offer no more protection than regular soap and water, a federal advisory panel said Thursday, telling companies to prove their products are better if they ...

If you are looking for a soap to treat body odor in the underarms, groin or feet, or to treat skin infection, Dr. Bembry reveals that using antibacterial soap can help.