The House of Lords is to debate a law change as products including mouthwashes and hand sanitisers have been found to contain 'biocides' which can wipe out our healthy bacteria ...

Warnings have been issued to anyone who buys soaps, shampoos and dental products. Scientists are warning that some popular ...

Westminster is debating a law change as products including shampoos, mouthwashes and hand sanitisers have been found to wipe ...

Experts have warned using some versions of these products designed to keep us clean could indiscriminately wipe-out out those ...

In 2020 research was published demonstrating that mouthwash containing chlorhexidine led to major disruption of the oral microbiome. The biocide is found in the popular Corsodyl Daily Mouthwash as ...

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