Ancient Romans cleaned their togas with stale urine collected in public pots. Medieval Europeans believed bathing was ...

WASHINGTON — The Food and Drug Administration is reviewing the safety of a widely used chemical found in antibacterial soap, toothpaste and other consumer goods. The agency said Thursday in an online ...

Mosquitoes. They’re annoying pests and can spread disease through their bites. As they seek out a meal of human blood, female mosquitoes use a variety of chemical cues to zero in on their next target.

Triclocarbon, a common synthetic ingredient in soaps used for handwashing, may be helping antibiotic bacteria become more resistant, according to a study published in Environmental Science & ...

Summertime brings with it the promise of longer days, warmer temperatures, and time spent outdoors. The season also brings mosquitoes. If it feels like mosquitoes target you more than others, it might ...