Tampons

Lead, arsenic and other toxic metals found in tampons

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Lead, arsenic and other toxic metals found in tampons

A recent study by the UC Berkeley School of Public Health found toxic metals in more than a dozen popular brands of tampons, a worrying finding for the health of those who regularly use them. The study was published through the journal Environment International and is considered the first work to measure the presence of … Read more

Arsenic, lead and toxic metals found in tampons, study finds

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Arsenic, lead and toxic metals found in tampons, study finds

MEXICO CITY (apro).- Tampons are one of the most popular products for managing menstrual bleeding and vaginal skin has a greater chemical absorption into the circulatory system than the skin of other parts of the body, so there is a growing interest in identifying whether these products are a source of chemical exposure. Half of … Read more