It’s a popular way to straighten hair, but a new study said chemicals in relaxers may increase the risk of uterine cancer over time.
- White is the lead author of a new National Institutes of Health study, which followed more than 33,000 women for nearly 11 years.
White said that estimate is for those who reported using the products more than four times in the previous year.This year, the American Cancer Society estimates there will be nearly 66,000 new uterine cancer cases in the U.S., and mortality rates from the disease are rising, particularly among Black women.
In another study, the same researchers found that permanent hair dye and straighteners may also increase breast and ovarian cancer risk.
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