Tampons from many different brands may contain potentially harmful metals, a new study found. Researchers assessed tampons from 14 different brands and found "measurable concentrations" of all 16 ...

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 ...

The FDA is thoroughly reviewing the study's findings in an effort to protect consumers of tampon brands that contain toxic metals. A recent study has uncovered the presence of toxic metals in multiple ...

Researchers from the University of California, Berkeley say they found 16 types of metals while testing tampons, including toxic metals like lead and arsenic. Thirty tampons from 14 brands and 18 ...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) recent announcement about investigating tampon safety has ignited widespread discussion. This action stems from research revealing the presence of toxic ...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A new study looking into the composition of tampons revealed 16 toxins in brands of tampons available in the United States, including arsenic, lead and mercury. Tampons have been ...

STUDY THAT UNCOVERED THE SUBSTANCES AND THE SAFETY CONCERNS. -- USERS HAVE TAKEN A TIKTOK TO SHOW THEMSELVES THROWING THEIR UNUSED PRODUCTS STRAIGHT INTO THE TRASH. THE PANIC STEMS FROM NEW RESEARCH ...

Safety concerns connected to tampon use have been on the minds of women for many years. From toxic shock syndrome to questions about specific chemicals widely used in the menstrual products, some have ...