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 ...

An international team of scientists is warning that everyday antibacterial soaps, wipes, sprays, and other "germ-killing" ...

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 ...

Ever wondered if there’s a difference between regular soap and the antibacterial kind? Maybe in smell, but not in how effectively they clean. Angela Cesere Triclosan attacks the bacteria, but the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. If ever there was a doubt about how important it is to have a good hand soap on hand, it all but vanished with the introduction of ...

Antibacterial soaps and cleaning wipes may contribute to antimicrobial resistance, a new study suggests, with experts ...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says there's no evidence showing antibacterial soaps are better at preventing illness. Some may do more harm than good. Back-to-school season often means more ...

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 water ...

The Food and Drug Administration proposed a new rule today that would require manufacturers behind products like Cetaphil, Dial, and Softsoap to prove that antibacterial soaps are safe for long-term ...

A quick search for "antibacterial soap" on many online retailers' websites will bring up dozens of products, some of which appear to contain an active ingredient that has been banned from the market.