Los Angeles Times27d
Caltech’s latest STEM breakthrough: Most of its new students are women
On her first day, she said, some male students held up a sign, “Welcome, Kotex,” referring to a tampon brand ... of her amazement hit social media. U.S. Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-San Francisco ...
WebMD12d
FDA Investigates Tampons for Potential Lead and Metal Risks
“We want the public to know that before tampons can be legally sold in the U.S., they must meet FDA requirements for safety and effectiveness. Manufacturers must test the product and its ...
USA Today5d
FDA to investigate metals found in tampons after study; study's co-author 'excited' over decision
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced it would investigate heavy metals in tampons after a 2024 study found that tampons contained arsenic and lead. "The FDA is aware of concerns about ...
kcra.com12d
Lead, arsenic and other heavy metals in tampons prompt FDA investigation
The U.S. 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 ...