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Antiperspirants: Bad for Your Kidneys?

I noticed that my antiperspirant has a label that states “Ask a doctor before use if you have kidney disease.” Why is that, and should I be concerned that my daily swipe could be harming my kidneys if I don’t have kidney disease?

The FDA requires the labeling because antiperspira...

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