White Tea Extract (WTE) may have prophylactic applications in retarding growth of bacteria that cause Staphylococcus infections, Streptococcus infections, pneumonia and dental caries. Researchers present their findings today at the 104th General Meeting of the American Society for Microbiology. “Past studies have shown that green tea stimulates the immune system to fight disease,” says Milton […]
To Remove Germs, Hand Sanitizer Doesn’t Work As Well As Soap And Water
Actress Kristen Bell posted a photo on Instagram of her mom’s hands, lit up with UV-light to show the germs. The photos showed how much of a difference it makes to rinse your hands for six seconds, or to scrub them with soap and water for 30 seconds. All of us (hopefully) wash our hands daily, […]
Antibacterial Soap Ingredient Questionable
The active ingredient in most antibacterial products is triclosan, an antibacterial agent that kills bacteria and inhibits bacterial growth. But not only does triclosan kill bacteria, it also has been shown to kill human cells. Presumably, when people buy antibacterial soap, the idea is to kill bad germs and promote health. But over the years, scientists […]