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Being Too Clean Can Make People Sick

Posted by Soulskill on from the but-not-vice-versa dept.

An anonymous reader writes "Young people who are overexposed to antibacterial soaps containing triclosan may suffer more allergies, and exposure to higher levels of Bisphenol A among adults may negatively influence the immune system, a new University of Michigan School of Public Health study suggests (abstract, full paper [PDF]). Triclosan is a chemical compound widely used in products such as antibacterial soaps, toothpaste, pens, diaper bags and medical devices. Bisphenol A is found in many plastics and, for example, as a protective lining in food cans. Both of these chemicals are in a class of environmental toxicants called endocrine-disrupting compounds, which are believed to negatively impact human health by mimicking or affecting hormones."

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  1. No shit ! by Picardo85 · · Score: 5, Funny

    nuff said

    1. Re:No shit ! by eln · · Score: 5, Funny

      On the contrary, it would appear that a lack of shit is the problem. "More shit!" would be a more appropriate response.

  2. Re:Anti-bacterial soap will kill you all. by krazytekn0 · · Score: 4, Funny

    which is why my poop eating, dirt crawling, ringwormed, 2 year old that I let play in a pile of wood with rusty nails sticking out, will RULE THE WORLD

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  3. Re:I've never been sick by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 4, Funny

    if gender==female then (send pix|vidz!)

  4. Re:Anti-bacterial soap will kill you all. by viking099 · · Score: 4, Funny

    Well, they're not so bad after a run through the autoclave.