Posts Tagged ‘triclosan’
Toothpaste chemical linked to brain damage in unborn babies
A chemical found in toothpaste and other toiletries has been linked to brain damage in unborn babies, a study has revealed. Scientists are worried after new findings revealed that triclosan can contribute to brain damage in the womb; the study found that pregnant women who are exposed to high levels of the chemical could be […]
Toothpaste could be facilitating spread of superbugs
The EU’s Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety has revealed that certain toothpastes could be facilitating the spread of superbugs. The committee said that toothpastes containing a chemical known as triclosan could lead to a spread of superbugs because the chemical makes bacteria more resistant to antibiotics. The US Food and Drug Administration has also raised […]
