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The Black Women’s Health Study in 2023 found a 50% increased risk of uterine cancer in postmenopausal Black women who used chemical hair relaxers more than twice a year or used the products for more than five years, compared to a cohort who rarely or never used relaxers.
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The Black Women’s Health Study found a 50% increased risk of uterine cancer in postmenopausal Black women using chemical hair relaxers more than twice a year or for more than five years
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{ "year": "2023", "study": "The Black Women\u2019s Health Study", "duration": "more than five years", "frequency": "more than twice a year", "population": "postmenopausal Black women", "risk_factor": "chemical hair relaxers", "increased_risk": "50%" } - UUID
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- February 15, 2026 at 4:05 PM (3 months ago)
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- February 15, 2026 at 4:05 PM (3 months ago)
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https://nbcnews.com/health/womens-health/harmful-chemicals-lurk-extensions-braiding-hair-marketed-black-women-s-rcna258790
A new study found dozens of harmful chemicals, including flame retardants and pesticides, in hair extensions and braiding hair. These chemicals can be absorbed through the scalp and pose health risks. The study highlights the need for safer products and consumer advocacy.
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