triclosan

Toothpaste Ingredient Contributes to Antibiotic Resistance

Commonly found in toothpaste and handwash, triclosan is used in more than 2,000 personal...

Toothpaste Ingredient Also Effective Against Cystic Fibrosis

A common antibacterial substance found in toothpaste may combat life-threatening diseases such as cystic...

Triclosan Linked With Colonic Inflammation and Altered Gut Microbiota

Triclosan, an antimicrobial ingredient found in toothpaste, could have adverse effects on colonic inflammation...

Toothpaste Ingredient Also May Fight Malaria

When used in toothpaste, triclosan prevents the buildup of plaque bacteria by inhibiting the...

Triclosan Accumulates in Toothbrush Bristles

A ban on triclosan in over-the-counter antiseptic soaps, gels, and wipes went into effect...

Baby Teethers Still Contain Toxic Materials

Dentists typically advise new parents to bring their babies in for their first exam...

Toothpaste Chemical Linked to Brain Damage in Unborn Babies

A new approach to anchor teeth back in the jaw using stem cells has...