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🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: Government Calls for Regulatory Assurance for Menstrual Hygiene Products

The South African government is seeking regulatory assurances regarding menstrual hygiene products after a study found harmful chemicals in sanitary pads and pantyliners.

Mar 2 • 13:57 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

Should I be concerned about microplastics released by dental floss and toothbrushes?

Microplastics have been found in various products, including dental hygiene items like toothbrushes and dental floss, raising health concerns.

Mar 2 • 10:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

New Initiative in Šiauliai District Schools: Free Menstrual Hygiene Products for Girls

Šiauliai district schools have implemented a program providing free menstrual hygiene products to girls, addressing various social and health issues.

Feb 27 • 10:13 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

TV Integração and partners launch fundraising campaign for communities affected by floods in Zona da Mata

TV Integração, in collaboration with the local government and other partners, has initiated a campaign to collect food and hygiene products for those affected by recent devastating floods in Zona da Mata, Brazil.

Feb 24 • 21:42 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

Dryness and intimate irritation: how to choose the best intimate gel and moisturizing cream from the pharmacy

The article discusses how to choose the best intimate gel and moisturizing cream, emphasizing the importance of proper intimate hygiene and the role of specific products like those offered by Dr. Tree.

Feb 24 • 05:15 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Hundreds of people bought sausages from the meat company - Photos reveal a disgusting truth

A Finnish company was fined after serious hygiene issues were found in its production facilities leading to health risks, though no illnesses were reported.

Feb 20 • 12:18 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Life & Tech

Can you take a shower with jewelry? Understand the risks for the pieces

The article advises against wearing jewelry in the shower due to the adverse effects of water and hygiene products on the pieces.

Feb 18 • 08:03 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Not just street food: these are the products that most commonly cause foodborne illnesses

Foodborne illnesses are increasingly linked not only to street food but also to packed salads, meats, and dairy products, emphasizing the need for strict hygiene standards and proper cold chain management in food handling.

Feb 12 • 16:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The Paradox of Cleanliness - Excessive Cleanliness Leads to Collapse of the Y-Zone Microbial Ecosystem

A new study shows that excessive use of feminine hygiene products may be detrimental to women's health by disrupting the balance of beneficial microbes in the vaginal ecosystem.

Feb 11 • 22:14 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Mexico 'lends a hand' to Cuba: What humanitarian aid products will arrive on the island?

The Mexican government has sent humanitarian aid to Cuba to help address basic shortages, including food and hygiene products, through vessels from the Mexican Navy.

Feb 9 • 00:33 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Food and beverages mark January inflation of 0.37%

In January 2026, monthly inflation was reported at 0.37%, primarily driven by food, beverages, and personal hygiene products, according to the National Institute of Statistics and Census (INEC).

Feb 5 • 14:38 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Preventing Fire at the Second Eumseong Household Goods Factory...Emergency Inspections of 27 Pulp and Paper Factories in Chungbuk

The Chungbuk Fire Department is conducting emergency safety inspections at 27 high-risk industrial facilities related to hygiene products and pulp and paper to prevent large fires, following a significant fire that occurred last month.

Feb 4 • 06:29 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

CSO promotes menstrual hygiene in Bauchi schools

A Bauchi-based civil society organization has donated sanitary products to local schools to support menstrual hygiene and enhance school attendance among adolescent girls.

Feb 3 • 01:35 UTC

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