Don’t “air it out.” Put down the hydrogen peroxide. Here’s what to do to prevent infection and hasten healing. By Ashley Abramson October 26, 2024 Photo: Getty Images Cuts, or wounds that break the skin, are one of the most common injuries. They can vary in severity, but most minor wounds can usually be treated at home without...
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SPONTANEOUS HYDROGEN PEROXIDE MAY EXPLAIN FLU SEASONALITY
Back in 2019, Stanford University researchers and colleagues revealed the surprising discovery that hydrogen peroxide—a caustic substance that can disinfect surfaces and bleach hair—spontaneously forms in microscopic droplets of ordinary, benign water. Researchers have since aimed to flesh out how the newfound reaction occurs, as well as exploring potential applications, such as eco-friendlier cleaning methods. The latest...
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Antibiotic-free hydrogen peroxide e-bandages treat wound infections
by American Society for Microbiology Credit: CC0 Public Domain According to new research by investigators at the Mayo Clinic and Washington State University, e-bandages could be an effective alternative to antibiotics for managing wound infections. The findings are presented at ASM Microbe 2022, the annual meeting of the American Society for Microbiology. In a recent...
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New screening method targets hydrogen peroxide in the search for new cancer therapeutics
by Leda Zimmerman, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Fluorescence microscopy image of a tumor sample where elevated levels of hydrogen peroxide have been discovered. Credit: Massachusetts Institute of Technology MIT chemical engineers have developed a way of swiftly screening compounds to determine their therapeutic potential for certain kinds of cancers. With a genetically engineered sensor and...
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Synthetic coating for the GI tract could deliver drugs or aid in digestion
MIT engineers devise a temporary film that may help treat diabetes, infections, and other conditions MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE JUNWEI LI, LEAD AUTHOR OF THE STUDY, HOLDS AN EXAMPLE OF A CAPSULE CONTAINING THEIR ENZYME. CREDIT: IMAGE BY MELANIE GONICK/MIT By making use of enzymes found in the digestive tract, MIT engineers have...
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Researchers urge immediate study of oral rinses as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread
by American Physiological Society Readily available dental mouthwashes have the potential to destroy the lipid envelope of coronaviruses, combating virus replication in the mouth and throat. The findings are presented in a new review article published today in Function, concluding that there is an urgent need to test the effectiveness of this approach in clinical...
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Green method could enable hospitals to produce hydrogen peroxide in house
Green method could enable hospitals to produce hydrogen peroxide in house UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA – SAN DIEGO PRINT E-MAIL IMAGE: THE RESEARCHERS’ H-CELL SETUP USED IN DEVELOPING THEIR HYDROGEN PEROXIDE PRODUCTION METHOD. view more CREDIT: ZHENG CHEN LAB A team of researchers has developed a portable, more environmentally friendly method to produce hydrogen peroxide. It...
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Can hydrogen peroxide help treat cancer?
People often use hydrogen peroxide to treat minor cuts and scrapes, whiten teeth, or dye their hair. Some people claim that hydrogen peroxide can help cure cancer. These claims derive from the fact that hydrogen peroxide is an oxidizing liquid, which means it gives off oxygen. Low oxygen levels can cause cancer, and some people...
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How does hydrogen peroxide remove ear wax?
Hydrogen peroxide is a common ingredient in eardrops, but is it useful for removing earwax? Earwax is a waxy substance secreted in the ear canal. It is a natural cleanser with antifungal and antibacterial properties that help protect the ears. However, too much earwax can cause problems. A buildup can plug the canal and lead to:...