Women's Health: Are Tampons Poisoning Us?

In this week's episode, Ruth and Maddie discuss the latest study on the elevated levels of toxic metals found in tampons. Although this information is outrageous, it was not surprising to both hosts. The ladies discuss the facts presented in the alarming study, as well as, dive into additional staggering statistics on women and people with uteruses health.

Note: "Autoimmune diseases are more prevalent in women, affecting up to 10% of the world's population, with approximately 80% of those affected being women."

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