(CNN) - A new study has identified a potential health risk associated with using tampons. They could expose you to toxic metals, including arsenic and lead. The study was published on July 3 by the ...

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Cotton tampons for women hygiene menstrual period cycle protection. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced it would ...

Tampons are one of the most popular menstruation products in a growing market that now includes period underwear, menstrual cups and more. They’ve been around since the 1930s and are still the go-to ...

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 ...

Researchers say tampons made by many brands contain toxic metals, including lead and arsenic. In a first-of-its-kind study, researchers at the University of California Berkeley measured 16 metals in ...

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 ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Many women rely on tampons each month. But some are now looking for other options after some alarming findings from a new study. That study found that some tampons may ...

Lincoln, who was not involved in the study, notes it’s somewhat surprising that this study is a first, but that the findings make sense. “I was not surprised that metals were found in organic tampons ...

Ever wondered if you should switch from pads to tampons for your period? Apart from pads, tampons are one of the most popular choices for periods especially when it comes to comfort and convenience ...