For years, concerns have circulated about the safety of tampons, with users questioning the chemicals and materials used in their production. Now, a recent U.S. study by the University of California, ...

Members of Congress and child advocates are pushing to ensure the safety of packaged baby food amid reports of tainted products being consumed by infants and toddlers. In an interview with ESSENCE, ...

A recent study about tampons is alarming consumers. The research, published in the scientific journal Environment International, found evidence of 16 different metals, including arsenic and lead, in a ...

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. Their ...

Having too much of a heavy metal—found in some foods, medications, and supplements—in your body can cause toxicity or poisoning. A healthcare provider may prescribe a heavy metal detox, such as ...

WASHINGTON -- U.S. lawmakers plan to introduce a bill Thursday that aims to limit the amount of heavy metals found in baby food through stronger regulation and enforcement by the U.S. Food and Drug ...