A study found toxic metals in tampons. Here's what to know : NPR
WEBJul 11, 2024 · Researchers have found toxic metals — including arsenic and lead — in over a dozen popular brands of tampons, raising questions about a menstrual hygiene product used by millions of Americans.
A Recent Study Found Toxic Metals in Tampons. Here’s What to …
WEBJul 11, 2024 · Levels of the toxic chemicals detected, including arsenic and lead, were very low, and two prior studies by the same group of researchers did not find significantly higher blood levels...
Arsenic, lead and other toxic metals detected in tampons, study …
WEBJul 8, 2024 · More than a dozen metals — including lead and arsenic — showed up in a broad array of tampons sold across the U.S. and Europe, raising concerns about menstruation products used by millions, a...
Tampons contain lead, arsenic and potentially toxic chemicals
WEBJul 11, 2024 · Heavy metals in tampons. Schilling and her team tested 30 tampons from 14 brands purchased from major online retailers and stores in the United States, United Kingdom and Greece. The researchers...
Multiple metals detected in tampons, new study finds
WEBJul 12, 2024 · Sixteen potentially harmful metals can be found in tampons sold by two dozen unique brands, a new study finds, highlighting concerns about exposure for people who use them. The levels of the metals found in …
First Study to Measure Toxic Metals in Tampons Shows Arsenic …
WEBJul 8, 2024 · Tampons from several brands that potentially millions of people use each month can contain toxic metals like lead, arsenic, and cadmium, a new study by Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health and UC Berkeley has found. This is the first paper to measure metals in tampons.
First study to measure toxic metals in tampons shows arsenic …
WEBJul 3, 2024 · Tampons from several brands that potentially millions of people use each month can contain toxic metals like lead, arsenic, and cadmium, a new study led by a UC Berkeley researcher has found.
Arsenic, Lead Among Toxic Metals in Tampons, Study Says | TIME
WEBJul 9, 2024 · A number of toxic metals including arsenic and lead have been detected in widely used tampons that could increase the risk of adverse health effects among users, a new study by the...
New study finds lead, arsenic, other metals in tampon products
WEBJul 9, 2024 · The study, which was published by Environment International on July 3, analyzed 30 tampons from 14 tampon brands and found they had measurable concentrations of the following metals: Arsenic....
Toxic arsenic and lead commonly found in tampons: landmark …
WEBJul 5, 2024 · Tampons contain lead, arsenic and other toxic metals, study finds. What we know — and don't know — about the findings. Tampons from 14 brands were tested for the presence of 16 heavy metals.
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