People started to worry tampons might be linked to cancer after a 2024 study found that several tampon brands contained toxic metals like arsenic, lead, and cadmium. But there hasn’t been any research ...

The most stringent regulation of tampons in the U.S. occurred after an illness called toxic shock syndrome became a public concern in the 1970s and 1980s. Menstrual toxic shock sy ...

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A study published in Environment International journal this month revealed toxic metals in numerous top-selling tampon brands. Several toxic materials, including lead, cadmium and arsenic, were found ...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced it would investigate heavy metals in tampons after a 2024 study found that tampons contained arsenic and lead. "The FDA is aware of concerns about ...

The US Food and Drug Administration announced Tuesday that it will examine the potential harm to women of heavy metals such as lead and arsenic found in tampons. The FDA's action follows the July ...

No one wants to hear that their tampons could contain a bit of arsenic. But that's just the news that hit headlines recently. According to research published in the journal Environment International, ...

When it comes to menstrual products, many women often stick to what they know, usually pads. But over the years, tampons have become a popular and trusted option. According to medical sources like the ...