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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Let’s get real for a second. That time of the month comes with enough drama without adding mysterious irritation and discomfort to the mix. But here’s the thing many of us don’t talk about ...

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 ...

There are certain words you don’t want associated with things you put inside of your body. “Toxic” is one, and “metals” is another. So when a 2024 study found that there are toxic metals in tampons, ...

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is investigating the safety of tampons after a July study suggested that there could be toxic metals in them. On September 10, the agency announced in a ...