A new study of 30 tampons from 14 brands finds they contain toxic metals like lead and arsenic. New York Post gif Take this in — a new study of 30 tampons from 14 brands finds they contain toxic ...

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 ...

Over 100 million cisgender women in over 120 countries use tampons during their menstrual cycle. Most tampons are made from cotton and/or rayon, both of which are made from plants that may be exposed ...

In a recent study published in Environment International, a team of researchers from the United States (U.S.) investigated the presence of metals in tampons commonly used by menstruating women. The ...

A new study has found that tampons contain several metals, including arsenic and lead. "Our findings point towards the need for regulations requiring the testing of metals in tampons by manufacturers, ...

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 ...