When comparing soaps and body washes, it’s important to pay attention to the type of soap. If it’s antibacterial, it could be doing more harm to your skin than good.

As Nigeria battles rising health risks tied to poor sanitation, experts and stakeholders are calling for a bold rethink of ...

"Some of the blame for this phenomenon goes to antibacterial soaps and wipes. Most surfaces will probably be equally germ-free after regular cleaning with soap and water or other household cleaners," ...

You might think antibacterial hand soap is all that stands between you and a winter lurgy, but it turns out it may be causing more harm than good. The United States on Friday banned some over-the ...

With a steady compound annual growth rate CAGR of 11.8%, the medicated liquid soap market size is anticipated to grow from $1.43 billion in 2024 to $1.60 billion in 2025. This growth can attributed to ...

The CDC recommends lathering with regular, non-antibacterial soap for at least 20 seconds before rinsing with clean, running water and drying thoroughly, either with a clean towel or by air-drying.

Over 90% of the 2‑4 year‑olds tested had 34 different chemicals in their urine. Nine of these chemicals aren’t tracked in ...

Too little Bifidobacterium, used to digest breast milk, in babies' gut microbiomes can increase their risk of developing allergies and asthma.

First, wash with an antibacterial soap and gently exfoliate with a body brush, Durham says. “Use the brush one to three times per week, depending on sweat and activity level,” she says.

Even if you know instinctively that your kitchen sponge can get pretty nasty, the numbers still might shock you: 54 billion ...