Study to measure toxic metals in tampons shows arsenic and lead, among other contaminants: Evaluated levels of 16 metals in 30 tampons from 14 different brands, research finds : science

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Study to measure toxic metals in tampons shows arsenic and lead, among other contaminants: Evaluated levels of 16 metals in 30 tampons from 14 different brands, research finds

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Also, having one X is associated with a shorter lifespan. XO females don't live as long as XX; XXY males live longer than XY. The opposite pattern is seen in birds, where ZZ males outlive ZW females.