The Toxic Truth About Mouthwash

More than a third of us use mouthwash, whether just for an extra burst of minty freshness after brushing our teeth or to tackle bleeding gums. However, instead of improving the performance of your toothbrush, this habit can endanger your health.

For more than a decade, studies have suggested that mouthwash may increase the risk of certain cancers. Now new research has reiterated this warning for users of one of the country's favorite options. But you may not need to completely clean out your bathroom cabinets just yet.

Dangers of mouthwash?

In the latest study from researchers in Belgium, which ...