So, ditch the antibacterial products altogether and fight cold and flu season the old-fashioned way: with plain soap and water. You’ll fare just as well and leave your long-term health and that of the ...

You hear it all the time: Washing your hands is the best way to prevent spreading nasty germs. With so many soaps and sanitizers available, it can be hard to decide which one is right for you and ...

Antimicrobial cationic polymers mainly contain two functional components: the cationic groups and the hydrophobic groups. The antimicrobial activity is influenced by the type, amount, location and ...

Moisturizing may be top of mind during the colder months, but weather isn’t the only factor that leads to dry, cracked skin. Washing your hands, using hand sanitizer and doing dishes can also strip ...

Over the past 30 years, there has been a widespread emergence of resistance to antibiotics in pathogenic bacteria. This resistance is now a serious threat to global public health and could undermine ...

We updated this article in April 2022 to add more information about each featured product, based on extensive research done by our team (and that of our sister team at the Good Housekeeping Institute) ...

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