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Most often basics to healthy hygiene practices such as washing your hands using soap and water are taught to us starting in early childhood. Using antiseptics such as rubbing alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, and iodine may also help to rid germs more effectively in some cases. The goal of using antiseptics and disinfectants is to prevent …
Tap water that has been suggested to be safe may not be safe after all, and could increase the risks of cancer, according to a recent study from the Environmental Working Group. The environmental advocacy group is cautioning that carcinogenic products commonly found in tap water may altogether raise the risk for cancer in thousands …