Recent data indicated that cases of norovirus are on the rise in the United States, according to government reports.

Dove Amazon During the pandemic, did we have to Google if Dove's “Beauty Bar” is, in fact, soap? Yes, we did. While it's not technically soap (a term for when lye is added to an oil ...

Considered an old wives tale, many believe this remedy works. While placing a bar of soap in your bed is unlikely to cause harm if you try it, no scientific evidence supports the claim. If you ...

Dec. 7 (UPI) --The traditional practice of making a Palestinian soap is being inscribed by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization as requiring "urgent safeguarding." ...

2024, for all of its challenges, has seen a remarkable amount of scientific discoveries by Israeli researchers across various disciplines. From novel approaches to treating cancer to unraveling the ...

The Phoenicians invented soap some 2300 years ago. Since then, views on the actions, benefits, and hazards of soap have changed a great deal. During the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th ...

Soap's original main purpose -- cleaning the skin -- was set aside, and its most appreciated and looked-for qualities became safety, mildness, gentleness, minimal irritation, and minimal drying.

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A new study from Tel Aviv University overturns prevailing scientific beliefs that King Solomon's Mines not only harmed the health of workers in the ancient copper industry but also pose risks to ...