Chronic wounds remain a major health care challenge, especially for people with diabetes, who often experience delayed ...

It’s important to maintain a healthy skin biome. The best way to do this is to use a soap that ensures the bad stuff gets washed away but keeps the healthy cells intact. Clean, hydrated skin that is ...

Researchers design a ZIF-8-based platform that synchronizes the release of antibacterial and antioxidant agents, offering a ...

A resurgence of inquiry into alternative antibacterial mechanisms has emerged as human pathogens are continuing to evolve antibiotic resistance. Documented use of reduced metal-rich clays in healing ...

Antimicrobial surfactants contained in mouthrinse have excellent efficacy, but are not retained on the tooth surface (are rinsed away) due to their low water resistance and thus do not exhibit ...

Health bodies around the world recognize handwashing as one of the most important health care steps to prevent the spread of disease. The CDC estimates that 30% of diarrhea-related illnesses and up to ...

That antibacterial soap by your sink might be creating more problems than it solves. While marketing messages have convinced many of us that eliminating germs is always beneficial, emerging research ...

You've probably heard the saying, “You catch more flies with honey,” but choosing manuka honey may offer more than just sweetness. Research shows that manuka honey contains unique antioxidant, ...

Scientists have compiled the first comprehensive review of plant natural products that play a role in antibacterial activity, to serve as a guide in the search for new drugs to combat ...

Researchers have identified a new group of molecules that have an antibacterial effect against many antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Since the properties of the molecules can easily be altered ...