New research has uncovered a link with Triclosan and fatty liver disease. More specifically, scientists found that the chemical accelerated the development of fatty liver and fibrosis. Mice exposed to Triclosan also had less diversity in their gut microbiomes (less gut microbiome diversity as science has now shown, is generally associated with poorer health).
Category: Cleaning Product Chemicals
Is Your COVID Surface Disinfectant a Health Risk?
The results of a new study reveal that cleaning surfaces with hydrogen peroxide-based disinfectants has the potential to pollute the air and pose a health risk.
Eye Health Threatened by Toxic Chemicals in the Air
The toxins from indoor and outdoor air pollution can trigger eye infections, dry eye disease, eye irritation, burning and itching and vision problems, including blurry vision. This is nothing to take lightly. Scientific studies have confirmed that if exposure to toxic air is prolonged it has the potential to cause chronic and even serious eye diseases like glaucoma.
Toxic Chemicals in Household Cleaners Linked to Delayed Cognitive, Language Development
The results of a new study suggest that children in households with frequent use of toxic chemicals in household cleaners were more likely to show delays in cognitive and language development by age two.
Babies, Cleaning Chemicals and Childhood Asthma Link Uncovered
A new first of its kind study suggests infants who are exposed to cleaning products are more likely to develop asthma and wheeze later in life than their unexposed counterparts.
Lower IQ Linked with Consumer Product Chemical Exposure during Pregnancy
A new study found that exposure during the first trimester of pregnancy to mixtures of suspected endocrine-disrupting chemicals found in consumer products is related to lower IQ in children by age 7.
Cleaning with Bleach Harms Pets, People: Scientists
If you clean with bleach you might want to rethink that practice. Researchers have now discovered that bleach fumes, in combination with light and a citrus compound found in many household products, can form airborne particles that might be harmful when inhaled by pets or people.
Cleaning Product Chemicals Decrease Lung Functioning
The potential dangers from commercial cleaning product chemicals has just gotten very real. The results of a new scientific study … More
Perfume, Cleaning Products Cause as Much Air Pollution as Cars
The next time you go to spritz your favorite perfume or clean the bathtub, remember that you are contributing to … More
Cleaning and Personal Care Product Chemicals Linked with Birth Defects: Study
A new study has linked the chemicals in common disinfectants and preservatives in household and personal care products such as … More