An curved arrow pointing right. Antibacterial soaps could be doing a lot more harm than good — here's why. Follow Tech Insider: On Facebook More from Science Antibacterial soaps could be doing a ...

Does antibacterial soap make you feel extra clean and protected? Well, turns out a chemical in these soaps could actually be making things worse. The germ-killing chemical is called triclosan ...

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 ...

“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 ...

Overall, daily use of an antibacterial soap was well tolerated, provided clinical improvement, and reduced levels of skin microorganisms. [19] ...

An agent used in many antibacterial products might not be as harmful as some had feared, according a new study. use of a common nonprescription antimicrobial, triclocarban (TCC) during pregnancy ...