Health
China: Detects antibacterial soap and toothpaste causing osteoporosis
According to The Hindustan Times, triclosan is a common compound, found in antibacterial soaps, toothpaste, hand washes, mouth rinses and other personal care products.
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Biology
Spoons, copper plates and silver destroy bacteria after 8 hours
There have been many stories and studies that raise the issue that we are abusing antiseptic soaps. Triclosan, a bactericidal agent in soap, is present in toothpaste, mo…
Scientific application
Grade 10 students create soap to kill bacteria from betel leaves
By using betel nut, the group of students from Nhan Viet High School created a soap with antibacterial properties with natural, safe, human-friendly and environmental or…
Medicine - Health
Learn about Triclosan biocide
According to the US Environmental Protection Agency, triclosan is an antibacterial, helping
Medicine - Health
The US officially issued a ban on antibacterial soap
In a final ruling just issued on September 3, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has officially banned the ban on disinfectant soap products.
Medicine - Health
Why should I stop using antibacterial soap?
Antiseptic soaps containing triclosan or triclocarban do not remove bacteria from our hands better than regular soap, according to the conclusions of some new studies.
Medicine - Health
Special note when using hand sanitizer regularly
Manufacturers say hand sanitizers can kill 99.9% of bacteria. But are they really good when you use them often?
Medicine - Health
Is antibacterial soap safe?
The US authorities are urgently preparing to report the final conclusion about whether triclosan - a bactericidal component in nearly 75% of liquid bath and soap product…
Medicine - Health
Chemicals in toothpaste can cause an increased risk of allergies
Norwegian experts discovered triclosan, a chemical commonly used in cosmetic products such as deodorant water, soap, toothpaste, that may increase the risk of allergies…
Medicine - Health
Soap has the risk of reducing the muscle strength of users
New research has discovered Triclosan, an antibacterial substance widely used in soaps, deodorants, toothpaste and other body care products that can reduce muscle streng…
Medicine - Health
Triclosan in soap can affect the fetus
One study found that triclosan in toothpaste and bath soap can damage the fetal brain.
AI - Artificial intelligence
Intellectually, it was discovered that toothpaste has malaria cure
The artificial intelligence robot has become a great hero after helping British scientists find a substance in conventional toothpaste that can cure malaria.
Science invention
Invent a bactericidal fabric when sunning
Scientists at the University of California Davis (UC Davis) said they have developed a new fabric called 2-AQC that can kill bacteria, fight pesticides and toxins once e…