Jenni Shearston

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Studies have found small amounts of toxic heavy metals and other potentially harmful substances in some menstrual pads and tampons. zoranm/E+ via Getty Images

Menstrual pads and tampons can contain toxic substances – here’s what to know about this emerging health issue

Heavy metals, phthalates and other potentially harmful chemicals have been detected in a range of menstrual products – the latest category of concern in the personal care aisle.
Denver was barely visible through the smog on Feb. 9, 1986. Pollution like this is why the Clean Air Act was created. Denver Post via Getty Images

What air pollution does to the human body

The EPA is changing how it assesses proposed regulations by dropping the monetary value of health benefits from its cost-benefit analyses. That misses a big piece of the picture.

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