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Are the toxic metals in tampons harmful? FDA launches research to learn risk

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Up to 80% of women in the U.S. use tampons during their periods, researchers say.

The FDA is launching an independent review of the possible effects of metals in tampons.

The Democratic Women’s Caucus has asked the FDA to take a closer look at the issue.