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Arsenic, lead and other toxic metals found in tampons, study says | Science & Tech News
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Toxic metals have been found in tampons, scientists say, which could put women at greater risk of potentially fatal health conditions. Researchers from the University of California, Berkeley examined 30 tampons from 14 different brands and found all 16 metals they were testing for in each type. The metals found included arsenic, lead, mercury, nickel,…
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Paper straws found to contain long-lasting and potentially toxic chemicals – study | Science & Tech News
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Paper straws contain potentially toxic chemicals which could pose a risk to people, wildlife and the environment, a study has found. Poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), which are long-lasting and potentially destructive to human health over time, were discovered in the majority of paper and bamboo straws tested. The straws are considered “eco-friendly” compared to…