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Why phthalates should be restricted or banned from consumer products
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Apple Women’s Health Study releases preliminary data to help destigmatize menstrual symptoms
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Student startups chosen for Harvard Innovation Labs support
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Some Black hair products may harm users’ health
Hair products sometimes used by Black women may contain endocrine-disrupting chemicals linked with serious health issues.