Nix Triclosan in Toothpaste
You already know about avoiding antibacterial soaps and sanitizers made with triclosan, right? The chemical—a pesticide, natch—breeds antibiotic-resistant bacteria, compromises our immune systems, and is no better than plain old soap-and-water at killing bacteria. Yet despite the fact that triclosan is currently under safety review at the FDA and was banned in Minnesota this May, […]