Mother's antibacterial soap use may affect baby's gut bacteria
Use of antibacterial bar soap, especially those containing a compound called triclocarban (TCC), during pregnancy and breast-feeding may alter the offspring's composition of intestinal bacteria and other micro-organisms, called the gut microbiota, a study warns.
Apr 02, 2016, 11:45 AM ISTAntibacterial soap no better at killing germs than plain soap
If you think that using antibacterial soaps for hand-washing is keeping your family safe, think again!
Sep 17, 2015, 15:41 PM IST