Researchers included more than 2,000 MRSA patients, who were discharged from Southern California hospitals between 2011 and 2014. The patients were divided into two groups: one with 1,063 participants ...

A plant used in traditional Indian medicine may also benefit orthodontic and dental patients. A new study found that neem mouthwash rivaled chlorhexidine at reducing three oral health indicators for ...

A chemical used in mouthwash may be contributing to the rise of a superbug that is resistant to antibiotics, and can cause meningitis and pneumonia. Chlorhexidine is the active ingredient in a number ...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration warns that products containing chlorhexidine gluconate can cause rare but serious allergic reactions. Reports of severe reactions have increased over the last ...