Chemical hair straighteners may cause uterine cancer: study
Washington (AFP) - Women who frequently use chemical hair straightening products could face more than twice the risk of uterine cancer compared to those who never use them, according to a new study published Monday. The findings, published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, have particular relevance for Black women, who make up a majority of users of straightening products in the United States. Scientists lauded the work, calling for action even though more work is required to confirm the conclusions, in what is an understudied area of research. Lead author Alexandra White, a ca...