Bugs are now developing potentially lethal mutations in order to beat domestic cleaning agents that have been designed to kill them, claim two researchers.
Study Finds Chemical in Antibacterial Soap Fed to Nursing Rats Harms Offspring
A new study in rats finds that a mother's exposure to triclocarban, a common antibacterial chemical, while nursing her babies shortens the life of her female offspring.
A new study in rats finds that a mother's exposure to triclocarban, a common antibacterial chemical, while nursing her babies shortens the life of her female offspring.
Weber asserted that traditional soap, water and bleach are enough for domestic use.
Leading microbiologist Professor Laura Piddock said that antibiotic resistance is frightening and is a real threat to the next generation.
Safety of Antibacterial Soaps
Researchers have questioned the safety of triclosan, a chemical found in many of the antibacterial soaps and hand wash we commonly use everyday,
Researchers have questioned the safety of triclosan, a chemical found in many of the antibacterial soaps and hand wash we commonly use everyday,
Chemical Used in Antibacterial Soaps Could Harm Health
A new study has suggested that triclosan, a chemical widely used in manufacturing antibacterial soaps, could be harmful for our health.
A new study has suggested that triclosan, a chemical widely used in manufacturing antibacterial soaps, could be harmful for our health.
Antibacterial Soap is No Way Superior to Plain Soap
Washing hands with antibacterial soaps does not remove any more bacteria than plain soaps. In fact, they may turn some common antibiotics less effective, a new study has found.
Washing hands with antibacterial soaps does not remove any more bacteria than plain soaps. In fact, they may turn some common antibiotics less effective, a new study has found.
