ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON -- Antibacterial soaps and washes aren't any better than plain, old soap and water for fighting illness in the household, says a panel of federal health advisers. They warned manufacturers they will have to prove their products' benefits or they may be restricted from marketing them. Dr. Alastair Wood, chairman of the panel which met Thursday to advise the Food and Drug Administration, said he saw no reason to purchase antibacterial products, given they generally cost more than soap. The advisers also worried the potential risks of the products, particularly the common hand soaps and body washes...
