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A woman who accidentally left a tampon in for two months was left fighting for her life in the hospital after contracting toxic shock syndrome. Ever since she was a teenager, Kelsey Foster, 29, has ...

(CNN) - A new study has identified a potential health risk associated with using tampons. They could expose you to toxic metals, including arsenic and lead. The study was published on July 3 by the ...

The US Food and Drug Administration announced Tuesday that it will examine the potential harm to women of heavy metals such as lead and arsenic found in tampons. The FDA’s action follows the July ...

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 ...

A study published in Environment International journal this month revealed toxic metals in numerous top-selling tampon brands. Several toxic materials, including lead, cadmium and arsenic, were found ...