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, ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

Sens. Amy Klobuchar and Tammy Duckworth introduced a bill this week that calls for stricter regulation on the amounts of heavy metals found in baby food. The Baby Food Safety Act of 2024 would allow ...