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 ...

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 ...

Medically reviewed by Anju Goel, MD Key Takeaways Antibacterial soap is not more effective than regular soap and water.Many ingredients used in antibacterial soaps may have unknown long-term health ...

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 ...

Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Ever wondered if there’s a difference between regular soap and the antibacterial kind? Maybe in ...

No evidence that antibacterial chemicals help prevent spread of germs Some scientists say the chemicals can interfere with hormone levels FDA to require manufacturers to defend use of the chemicals An ...

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 ...

Handwashing is the most effective way to reduce the spread of bacteria and disease. Poor hygiene is linked to multiple illnesses including influenza, norovirus (stomach bug) and the common cold. Some ...

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 ...

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 ...

When the cold and flu season revs up, it's tempting to stock up on all the heavy-duty germ fighters you can find. But it turns out that antibacterial soap may not be more effective than regular soap ...

Antibacterial soap is great stuff — if you’re talking about just plain old regular soap. Because all soap combats bacteria. It doesn’t need germ-killing chemicals added to do that. The difference is ...