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Anti-Bacterial Hand Sanitizers Could Cause Allergies and Thyroid Problems; These Natural Ones Won’t


A recent study from the University of Michigan School of Public Health reports that using antibacterial soaps may promote allergies; a pretty horrible side effect of trying to stay healthy and clean. Researchers theorize that antibacterial hand soaps and sanitizers make us so clean and sterile that children who grow up using them don’t ever develop strong immune systems, and thus are more likely to develop allergies.

Even if you grew up without an ounce of Purell in sight, it’s still worth exercising caution when slathering your hands with antiseptics. Many sanitizers and soaps use triclosan, a synthetic antimicrobial agent that has some scary health risks, including thyroid disruption … More »

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Anti-Bacterial Hand Sanitizers Could Cause Allergies and Thyroid Problems; These Natural Ones Won’t

Sex Causes Blindness and Hand Sanitizers Cause Allergies: Morning News Roundup


Sex Blindness is Real — Apparently some people temporarily go blind after orgasm., giving Hootie & The Blowfish new material for a sequel to their hit single. (Vitamin G)

Europe Insists on Going Deep — European fishers continue trawling, despite criticism of their deep-sea quotas. (New York Times‘ Green Blog)

Antibacterial Soaps Could Cause Allergies — Studies link hand sanitizers and soaps to allergies in children. (TIME) … More »

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Sex Causes Blindness and Hand Sanitizers Cause Allergies: Morning News Roundup