Dr. Mehruba Anwar Parris, MD, an emergency physician and medical toxicologist, answers the big question: Are tampons safe to use?

When a 2024 study found that there are toxic metals in tampons, it left consumers wondering: Are tampons safe?

Arsenic, lead and other metals have been found in tampons by researchers at the University of California, Berkeley.

Medically reviewed by Laura Young, MD Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a common vaginal condition that occurs when the balance of normal vaginal bacteria shifts, which then disrupts the vaginal pH.

If Razer Cortex is not opening or working in Windows 11/10, check if CortexLauncherService is running and then follow these suggestions.

Can a tampon fall out during exercise? Fitness experts weigh in and provide tips on wearing a tampon during a workout.

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 has launched an investigation of the potential exposure to heavy metals when using tampons, the agency announced Tuesday.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has begun an expert, independent review of recent research on the health effects caused by heavy metals in tampons after lawmakers sounded the alarm on possib… ...

The FDA says it has commissioned a lab study and a literature review to evaluate metals in tampons, after a recent study found heavy metals like lead in products by over a dozen popular brands.

A study found that some tampons contain toxic metals like lead and arsenic.

Tampon and pad prices have jumped the past few years as customers are left few affordable choices.