Children with twice the triclosan concentration had, on average, a 23 percent higher chance of eczema compared with those ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

Dr. Laura Geer of SUNY Downstate in Brooklyn said antimicrobial substances like triclosan, added to common household products, can potentially disrupt the human endocrine system.

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 ...

The antimicrobial chemical triclosan is in thousands of products that we use daily: hand soaps, toothpastes, body wash, kitchenware and even some toys. Work in our lab suggests that this compound ...

Antibacterial Soap: Few Clear Benefits, Many Murky Questions about Safety September 4, 2011 by Patrick A. Malone The chemical triclosan has been a popular ingredient in many household cleaning ...

A shower is a relatively simple routine that usually doesn’t require 10 steps or a plethora of products. A daily shower with lukewarm water and a fragrance-free hypoallergenic cleanser — followed by ...

WASHINGTON - The Food and Drug Administration says there is no evidence that antibacterial chemicals used in liquid soaps and washes help prevent the spread of germs, and there is some evidence ...