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FDA Halts Excessive Use Of Antibacterial Soaps

Washing your hands is at the top of the list when it comes to effective contagious disease prevention, but many still make the mistake of assuming you have to use antibacterial soap to get the job done right. Not only does antibacterial soap promote the development of drug-resistant bacteria, but antibacterial compounds such as triclosan have also been linked to a number or harmful health effects, especially in young children. In a move that some will find surprising, the FDA has made an...