BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 18 -- The Boston University School of Public Health issued the following news:

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Hair Relaxers and Dyes Linked to Increased Risk of Uterine Fibroids

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Recent studies led by SPH researchers found that Black women who used temporary chemical hair straighteners and hair dyes within the past 12 months had a higher risk of developing fibroids, which can cause heavy bleeding and other health problems when they grow.

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