About half of the global population menstruates at some point in their lives. Disposable products, such as tampons and pads, ...

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A first-ever study about the presence of toxic metals in tampons is raising concerns about women’s health. University of California, Berkeley Public Health released the results of this first-time ...

An Indiana mom of six is warning against tampon use after two of her daughters were sent to the hospital with sepsis from toxic shock syndrome infections. “We honestly thought we were going to lose ...

New research has revealed that arsenic, lead and other toxic metals are present in 30 different types of tampons. UC Berkeley’s School of Public Health issued the study, the first of its kind. “To our ...

Anyone who has raised an alarm about the materials used to make menstrual products, specifically tampons, may just have a point. Several brands of tampons, including organic brands, have been found to ...

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A new study that detected variable levels of heavy metals, including lead, in tampons currently on the market is being reviewed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, a spokesperson for the agency ...

State health officials are warning about rising cases of toxic shock syndrome in teens associated with improper tampon use. The state says there have been five reports since July. Four involved "super ...

Apart from pads, tampons are one of the most popular choices for periods especially when it comes to comfort and convenience during your menstrual cycle. But like every product, tampons come with both ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The creators of the spiral tampon, Amanda Calabrese, right, and Greta Meyer. (Sequel) Amanda Calabrese and Greta Meyer had the ...