Aug. 8 (UPI) -- Researchers at James Cook University have found that a water-based antiseptic solution is as effective as an alcohol-based solution at preventing infection.

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Oddly enough, a solution of 70% alcohol, that is, rubbing alcohol, is a more effective antiseptic than 100% alcohol. Another case of where more is not better.