Social media users are sharing claims that rubbing hydrogen peroxide onto the skin can treat cancer and that oxygen can kill cancer cells. These claims are not supported by evidence, an expert told ...

Known as an antiseptic, disinfectant, and bleaching agent, hydrogen peroxide packs punch into every bottle. It's not suitable for every surface in your home.

Scientists have developed a novel Cr-based single-atom catalyst that enables highly efficient hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) ...

(Left) Schematic representation of the structure of a porous carbon catalyst with boron doping on the surface and carbon walls forming the mesopores. (Right) Mesopore structure and atomic-scale ...

Topical antiseptics such as hydrogen peroxide, iodine, or a combination of the two are not safe to inhale and not proven to treat respiratory infections, contrary to social media claims that breathing ...

Provides a review of current safety issues and adverse effects of hydrogen peroxide tooth whitening. Helps the reader recognise and understand any potential problems with the use of hydrogen peroxide ...

For the first time, researchers have been able to show how a cell closes the door to free radicals—small oxygen molecules ...

THE account in NATURE of November 17, p. 778, by Dr. Newton Friend and Mr. S. Marks of an explosion which occurred during the preparation of oxygen from sodium peroxide and water interested us ...

Cells use flavin monooxygenases to break down foreign molecules by adding oxygen atoms to them. Biochemists have long assumed that the enzymes use a particular cofactor adduct to add the oxygen. A new ...

Oxygen bleach is a popular alternative to chlorine bleach because it's less smelly, more eco-friendly and safe to use on colored clothes. But can it really replace traditional bleach? For the more ...