Antibacterial toothpastes, mouthwashes, soaps and hand washes are fueling antibiotic-resistant superbugs, according to new research. Rather than killing dangerous bacteria, Triclosan, a common ...

The recent study followed 347 mothers and their children from pregnancy through the children’s 12th birthdays.

Are you buying antimicrobial or antibacterial soaps? According to over 200 scientists and medical professionals, you may want to save your money. A consensus statement published today in the peer ...

This year marks 20 years since Hasbro was fined for false advertising, claiming their Playskool toys laden with the antimicrobial chemical triclosan would keep kids healthier. It is also the ...

Germ-conscious Americans have taken notice of the findings of a recent Food and Drug Administration panel. While the variety of antibacterial products that have emerged in the marketplace in recent ...

A shower is a relatively simple routine that usually doesn’t require 10 steps or a plethora of products. A daily shower with ...

Maybe, singing cheerfully, you jumped into the shower, reaching for the antibacterial body wash on special this week, with its loud label claiming “kills 99% of bacteria”', she said.

Kopelman specifically says not to use antibacterial soap on either the face or genital region. “These areas have delicate skin that is better cleaned with milder, pH-balanced products to avoid ...

In a world increasingly obsessed with cleanliness, antimicrobial chemicals have become a staple in everyday life. From soaps and cosmetics to cleaning sprays and period products, they promise to ...