A new study found an association between the use of hair-straightening chemicals and an increased risk of developing uterine cancer. Here's what it means. Accessibility statement Skip to main content.

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Women who use chemical hair-straightening products may be at a higher risk for uterine cancer, and Black women may be more affected due to their higher rate of use, according to a new study.

Scientists are uncovering new details in the connection between using certain hair straightening products, such as chemical relaxers and pressing products, and an increased risk of cancer in women.

Using hair-straightening products with chemicals could raise the risk of developing uterine cancer – the most common cancer affecting the female reproductive system in the U.S. – and Black ...

Women who use hair-straightening chemicals are at higher risk for uterine cancer compared to those who don't, according to a new study by the National Institutes of Health.

Chemical hair relaxers have provided a quick fix for decades, but their ingredients could be potentially dangerous. To stream 11Alive on your phone, you need the 11Alive app. Download the 11Alive app ...

Hair relaxers, a chemical used to straighten hair, also raised concerns for Black women due to its strong odor and the itchy feeling it gives the scalp. In 2012, ...

Testing found potentially dangerous chemicals, including cancer-causing substances, in 100 percent of the hair samples. So, what does this mean for you? Consumer Reports breaks down the concerning ...

Lead, a highly toxic chemical that can cause serious health problems such as brain damage, was found in nine of the 10 artificial hair products tested, according to the study.

Study links chemicals used to straighten hair with uterine cancer 01:52. Scientists are uncovering new details in the connection between using certain hair straightening products, such as chemical ...

Women who use chemical hair-straightening products may be at a higher risk for uterine cancer, and Black women may be more affected due to their higher rate of use, according to a new study.