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Español When you buy soaps and body washes, do you reach for products labeled “antibacterial” hoping they’ll keep your family safer? Do you think those products will lower your risk of getting sick, spreading germs or being infected? According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), there isn’t enough science to show that over-the-counter (OTC) antibacterial soaps are better at preventing illness than washing with plain soap and water. To date, the benefits of using antibacterial hand soap haven’t been proven. In addition, the wide use of these products over a long time has raised the question of potential negative effects on your health. After studying the issue, including reviewing available literature and hosting public meetings, in 2013 the FDA issued a proposed rule requiring safety and efficacy data from manufacturers, consumers, and others if they wanted to continue marketing antibacterial products containing those ingredients, but very little information has bee...

Share on Pinterest Heart Health may be affected by certain gut bacteria , researchers say. lynnebeclu/Getty Images Certain bacteria in the gut, especially some species of strep normally found in the mouth and digestive tract, may affect heart Health . In particular, researchers say, gut bacteria may be linked to a build-up of plaque that can lead to clogged arteries. Experts say the new findings build on previous research that indicates a link between gut bacteria and cardiovascular Health . Some heart problems may begin in the mouth and gut, a new study suggests. Atherosclerotic plaques — commonly known as clogged arteries — are deposits of fat, cholesterol, and other substances that are a major cause of heart attacks. A higher occurrence of these plaques is associated with the presence of certain oral bacteria in the gut — particularly Streptococcus bacteria — according to Swedish researchers. The study, led by researchers at Uppsala and Lund University and published in the jou...

Share on Pinterest The growth of eczema on the skin can be accelerated by staph bacteria. photo_Pawel/Getty Images In a new study, researchers investigated how bacteria may affect eczema pathology. They reported that S. aureus bacteria mutate in eczema patches, enabling them to spread more quickly. Experts say the findings may have implications for helping to treat eczema. Eczema, the most common form of atopic dermatitis, is a non-contagious skin condition characterized by patches of dry, itchy skin. The condition affects about 30% of the population in the United States. While there is no cure for eczema, medications do exist to manage its symptoms. These include as topical corticosteroids and emollients and sometimes topical immunosuppressants. Eczema is thought to arise from a mix of environmental and genetic factors. Irritants found in soaps and surface cleaners, for example, can trigger the immune system, which then causes inflammation that may present as an eczema flare-up. Peo...

[7/5/2018] The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is advising consumers not to use Blissful Remedies kratom product s sold by World Organix LLC, Las Vegas, Nevada. FDA laboratory analysis found that the product s are contaminated with high counts of various bacteria that can cause infections, including Salmonella, Clostridium difficile, Klebsiella pneumoniae and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Blissful Remedies announced a recall on June 30, 2018. FDA is concerned this recall does not include all lot numbers of the affected products. FDA has received reports of adverse events associated with kratom product s. There are no proven medical uses for kratom and the public is strongly discouraged from consuming kratom . Kratom is an inherently addictive product that can cause harm. FDA encourages Health care professionals and ...