Menstrual pads and tampons can contain toxic substances – here’s what to know about this emerging health issue

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

Alarming study finds toxic metals in tampons

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Many people are wondering if tampons are safe after an alarming study claims to find toxic metals in popular tampons used by millions of women each month. "Actually, I wasn't ...
Yahoo

Tampons contain lead, arsenic and other toxic metals, study finds. What we know — and don't know — about the findings.

A new study found that more than a dozen brands of tampons contain heavy metals, including lead and arsenic. The revelation, published in the journal Environment International, has many women saying ...
Rolling Out

The FDA’s shocking findings from tampon investigation

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 ...
Healio

Metals, including toxic lead, detected in tested tampons

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Researchers detected 16 metals, including lead, cadmium and arsenic, in every tampon sample tested. Researchers ...