Antibacterial agent used in common soaps found in increasing amounts in freshwater lakes

Tuesday, January 22, 2013 - 20:01 in Health & Medicine

A new study determined that the common antibacterial agent, called triclosan, used in soaps and many other products is found in increasing amounts in several Minnesota freshwater lakes. The findings are directly linked to increased triclosan use over the past few decades.

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