Researchers:   Janine Blignaut  (PhD candidate),  Dr Gabre Kemp  from the  Department of Microbiology and Biochemistry ,  Prof Elizabeth Erasmus ,  Prof Deon Visser , and  Prof Marietjie Schutte-Smith  from the  Department of Chemistry . Synopsis…   A recent study by the University of the Free State tested popular menstrual products sold in South Africa, and found hormone-disrupting chemicals in every product tested, even those marketed as “free from harmful chemicals.”   Thi

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