About half of the global population menstruates at some point in their lives. Disposable products, such as tampons and pads, are some of the most popular products used around the globe to manage ...

Jenni Shearston receives funding from the United States National Institutes of Health. About half of the global population menstruates at some point in their lives. Disposable products, such as ...

In 2023, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz signed a law that requires schools provide access to menstrual products in bathrooms regularly used by students in grades 4 to 12. Dr. Kristen Upson discusses the ...

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STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Nov. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ --Hygiene and health company Essity has entered into an agreement to acquire Edgewell Personal Care's feminine care business, including the brands ...

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Recent studies have examined what tampons are made of and whether those materials might pose risks — but so far, there is no confirmed link between tampon use and cancer. However, the study did not ...

Tampons have helped women manage their periods for decades. But these feminine hygiene products aren’t perfect. Tampons are prone to leakage, which can ruin your outfit and your day. Even the fear of ...

Tampons changed the game for people who menstruate when they hit stores in the 1930s. An early tagline, “Tampax Makes Life Worth Living,” was a bit of an overstatement, but tampons were clearly a ...