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Titanium Dioxide in Tampons

Use of tampons with titanium dioxide can cause cancer

What you may have heard

You may have seen a viral TikTok video claiming that tampons contain an ingredient called titanium dioxide, which is responsible for increasing the risk of cancer.

What science tells us

FactFinder Staff2022-08-25T20:25:36+00:00Categories: Consumer products|Tags: False claim|

Pesticides

Pesticide use causes cancer

What you may have heard

Exposure to pesticides can increase the risk of developing cancer.

What science tells us

Pesticides are typically used in food production and to treat insect infestation. Mosquitos, ticks, rats, and mice can carry diseases, and […]

FactFinder Staff2022-08-25T20:21:29+00:00Categories: Occupational & environmental exposure|Tags: Breast cancer, Kidney cancer, Lung cancer, Ovarian cancer, Pancreatic cancer, Prostate cancer, True claim|