"Antibacterial" has become a trusted catchword in recent years, synonymous with cleanliness and immaculate hygiene—but studies are showing that these products are doing more harm than good...
Scientists have known for years that triclosan has a range of awful effects, from strengthening bacterial resistance to possibly even altering our very DNA...
Image © Shutterstock After years of research indicating that antibacterial chemicals in common household products may be causing health problems in consumers, the US Food and Drug Administration has finally decided to ask...
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