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‘Forever Chemicals’ Found in Some Period Products
Researchers test more than 120 period products and find some, but not all, contain PFAS, a category of chemicals linked to a variety of health issues.
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Is Douching Safe? What to Know About the Controversial Process
- Kirstie Ganobsik HealthDay Reporter
- May 22, 2023
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Millions of women practice douching for what they think are its health benefits, but exactly what is douching and is it really safe?
Here, experts warn that it may do more harm than good, and advise you about what you can do instead of douching.
What is dou...
Johnson & Johnson Agrees to $8.9 Billion Settlement in Talcum Powder Lawsuit
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- April 5, 2023
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Tens of thousands of people suing Johnson & Johnson may get some relief after the company announced Tuesday that it will pay $8.9 billion to settle lawsuits that have been going for more than a decade.
The settlement would be paid out over 25 years and Johnson & Johnson'...
California Expands Access to Free Menstrual Products in Schools
- Robert Preidt
- October 12, 2021
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Free menstrual pads and tampons must be provided in restrooms at all California public schools and colleges starting in the 2022-2023 academic year.
The bill, signed on Oct. 8 by Gov. Gavin Newsom, adds to a 2017 law requiring low-income schools in disadvantaged areas to...