Debunked Health Myths And Old Wive's Tales

Does Using Antiperspirant Lead To Breast Cancer?

Some have been lead to believe using antiperspirants can lead to breast cancer over years of prolonged use. It has been theorized aluminum-based antiperspirants could lead to an increased risk of breast cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, and kidney disease.

A study done in 2004 discovered a high concentration of parabens in breast cancer tumors, but could not verify whether they caused cancer, or whether they were from antiperspirants. There has been no scientific evidence to back the theories that aluminum - or any other ingredients within antiperspirants for that matter - could pose a threat to your health.

So keep applying an antiperspirant before you scare away your friends, and continue reading to learn whether or not you can get sick from sitting on a toilet seat.