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Is Douching Safe? What to Know About the Controversial Process

Millions of women practice douching for what they think are its health benefits, but exactly what is douching and is it really safe?

Here, experts warn that it may do more harm than good, and advise you about what you can do instead of douching.

What is douching?

Vaginal douching comes from the French word douche, which means "wash."According to the

Kirstie Ganobsik HealthDay Reporter

May 22, 2023

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Johnson & Johnson Agrees to $8.9 Billion Settlement in Talcum Powder Lawsuit

Tens of thousands of people suing Johnson & Johnson may get some relief after the company announced Tuesday that it will pay $8.9 billion to settle lawsuits that have been going for more than a decade.

The settlement would be paid out over 25 years and Johnson & Johnson's LTL Management subsidiary filed for bankruptcy to enable the payment, the company said in a

Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter

April 5, 2023

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California Expands Access to Free Menstrual Products in Schools

Free menstrual pads and tampons must be provided in restrooms at all California public schools and colleges starting in the 2022-2023 academic year.

The bill, signed on Oct. 8 by Gov. Gavin Newsom, adds to a 2017 law requiring low-income schools in disadvantaged areas to provide students with free menstrual products, the Associated Press reported.

The new law expands that t...