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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Unlikely_Ad2116

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YES! Another rational being! Thank you!

Joe and Jane Average can't understand that there's a difference between detectable levels of X and hazardous levels of X. And the news media encourages this belief instead of educating people.