New study shows tampons contain toxic metals. Should we ditch them? – Firstpost

New study shows tampons contain toxic metals. Should we ditch them? – Firstpost

As if dealing with your menstrual cycle wasn’t bad enough, there’s a new study that may leave women horrified and even reconsider using this menstrual product. Researchers from the University of California, Berkeley examined 30 tampons from 14 different brands and found 16 types of toxic metals, which could put women at greater risk of … Read more

Heavy metals found in dark chocolate. Is it a cause of concern? – Firstpost

Heavy metals found in dark chocolate. Is it a cause of concern? – Firstpost

Chocolate lovers, take note: Your favourite treats could be tainted with lead and other hazardous heavy metals, which may lead to serious health issues over time. A new study, published on Wednesday in Frontiers in Nutrition, has found that numerous popular chocolates from both the US and Europe contain levels of heavy metals that surpass … Read more

Are Swiss chocolates safe for consumption? – Firstpost

Are Swiss chocolates safe for consumption? – Firstpost

If you’re a fan of Swiss chocolate, chances are you haven’t skipped Lindt’s famous chocolates. But the renowned chocolatier is now at the centre of a controversy after acknowledging the results of a study that highlighted concerns over the presence of lead and cadmium in its “expertly crafted” confections. Does this mean Lindt chocolates are … Read more

Notre-Dame Cathedral rises from the ashes 5 years after the devastating fire, looking better than ever

Notre-Dame Cathedral rises from the ashes 5 years after the devastating fire, looking better than ever

Five years after being ravaged by fire, Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral has returned to splendour months ahead of its planned reopening, participants in a recent visit to the monument said. The April 15, 2019 fire at the Unesco-listed cathedral, which used to see 12 million visitors a year, shocked the world. But now, the inside … Read more